The Phantom Planet - Softcover

Backus, Brian

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1539320138 ISBN 13: 9781539320135

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

The peaceful world of the Kreechurs turns upside down when a wicked tribe of aliens attacks from a nearby planet. Thumblebottom, the Kreechurs’ chatty bard, becomes an unlikely hero on a daring escape across the galaxy. Nearing starvation, the motley band discovers a small lush planet to call home – in the same solar system as Earth, tucked between Mars and Jupiter. Their enemies, however, are in hot pursuit, and their new world makes a tempting target. How do you solve a planet-sized problem? Find out in this space romp that blends adventure, humor, and science fiction. With full-color illustrations, this inventive book is for young readers ages 7 to 12 who'll enjoy close encounters with the most delightful group of aliens in the known universe.

About this title

About the Author

My name is Thumblebottom. Allow me to introduce you to the "author" Brian Backus, my only grown-up and quite a project. He exhibits much of the obstinacy of his species, but I am forgiving and permit him to observe and record our benevolent activities for the benefit of all. For a grownup, Brian is a good listener. He does what I say, and respects that each Kreechur is unique. I suspect that comes from having lived in Africa and Papua New Guinea as a child, and then in Europe, Asia, and the Americas. I’m sure he met lots of non-humans, and anyway I like my humans with a nomadic streak. Brian is an evolutionary biologist who went to Harvard. No doubt that's how he explains spending spend time with us to his human friends, but I think he just likes us. He also went to film and art school, and he drew us himself - I watched him! The drawings of us are pretty accurate, except in real life I’m even better looking.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1539320138
• ISBN 13: 9781539320135
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Backus Brian, Gaser Matt
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 60