When Tane and Rebecca begin receiving messages from their future selves warning of an impending ecological disaster, they are given the chance to prevent the end of the world. They set about stopping the Chimera Project, a devastating apocalyptic plague, from being released. However, as a strange white cloud begins to move across New Zealand - and people start disappearing - Tane and Rebecca realize they are too late. They must now focus on outrunning the cloud and taking refuge from the end of the world. Will they manage to change the course of history and prevent this from ever taking place?
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Brian Falkner was born and raised in Auckland. He is the author of several novels for children including, The Flea Thing (shortlisted for the LIANZA Esther Glen Award, 2004), The Real Thing, and The Super Freak (shortlisted, NZ Post Awards, 2006).
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Seller: Book Haven, Wellington, WLG, New Zealand
Paperback. Condition: Good. 'A thrilling apocalyptic sci-fi adventure story involving a race against time to prevent a deadly viral contamination that threatens the end of all life on Earth. When Tane and Rebecca receive digital messages warning of the impending disaster, there is a chance to alleviate the threat. As they piece the clues together, they discover that the messages are being sent by their future selves, and they must stop The Chimera Project - a devastating apocalyptic plague - from being released. But they soon discover that changing the past in order to protect the future will be more difficult than they first thought. As a strange white cloud begins to move across New Zealand - and people start disappearing - Tane and Rebecca find that, not only may they be too late, but it may be impossible to stop at all. The cloud is made up of antibodies designed to attack human beings and has been created by Mother Nature herself as an antidote to the destructive human race. As the mist devours everyone and everything in its wake, Tane and Rebecca realize there is no way out - this plague is going to destroy the earth and their only hope is to take refuge from impending doom. As the end of the world begins, Tane stumbles on a way to prevent this from happening - they will send new messages to themselves from the future and change the course of history. Only this time they will get it right The Tomorrow Code is an action packed sci-fi time-travel adventure set in New Zealand and is full of danger & excitement and will appeal to teenagers. It also explores contemporary issues like the environment, overconsumption, the misuse of technology and biological warfare and presents complex scientific and philosophical issues in an accessible way that kids will find both fascinating and thrilling.'--Provided by publisher. Has two finalist book award stickers on front cover. 432 pages. Seller Inventory # 1601536
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Seller: Oak Books, Ouyen, VIC, Australia
Paperback. "A thrilling apocalyptic sci-fi adventure story involving a race against time to prevent a deadly viral contamination that threatens the end of all life on Earth. When Tane and Rebecca receive digital messages warning of the impending disaster, there is a chance to alleviate the threat. As they piece the clues together, they discover that the messages are being sent by their future selves, and they must stop The Chimera Project - a devastating apocalyptic plague - from being released. But they soon discover that changing the past in order to protect the future will be more difficult than they first thought. As a strange white cloud begins to move across New Zealand - and people start disappearing - Tane and Rebecca find that, not only may they be too late, but it may be impossible to stop at all. The cloud is made up of antibodies designed to attack human beings and has been created by Mother Nature herself as an antidote to the destructive human race. As the mist devours everyone and everything in its wake, Tane and Rebecca realize there is no way out - this plague is going to destroy the earth and their only hope is to take refuge from impending doom. As the end of the world begins, Tane stumbles on a way to prevent this from happening - they will send new messages to themselves from the future and change the course of history. Only this time they will get it right The Tomorrow Code is an action packed sci-fi time-travel adventure set in New Zealand and is full of danger & excitement and will appeal to teenagers. It also explores contemporary issues like the environment, overconsumption, the misuse of technology and biological warfare and presents complex scientific and philosophical issues in an accessible way that kids will find both fascinating and thrilling."--Provided by publisher. These are USED books. Please only purchase if you are happy with that. Images & Editions We use stock images and database descriptions based on the ISBN. The image shown may NOT be the actual book cover you will receive. Covers, editions, printings, and publishers may differ. If you need a specific cover, edition, or printing, please contact us before purchasing. What "Used" Means Because these books are pre-owned: Colouring books may be coloured in Textbooks may have answers filled in, highlighting, notes, or underlining Workbooks may have writing inside Access codes, download codes, CDs, DVDs, or online content are usually missing or already used Books that originally came with toys, inserts, maps, cards, or bonus items will usually NOT include them Pages may be folded, marked, or show normal signs of use If you are buying a book for anything other than reading (e.g. colouring, study use, collecting, gifts, specific covers, bonus items, or digital access), used books may not be suitable. Condition All books are listed as Used - Good Books are clean and readable but not new Some books may have: Writing, highlighting, or markings Folded pages or minor wear A small warehouse or inventory sticker on the spine Original retailer stickers (we do not remove them) Our Process We purchase books by the pallet and scan thousands at a time. For this reason, we cannot photograph or individually inspect every book. Acknowledgement By purchasing, you acknowledge that: You understand the book is used You accept the condition and limitations described above Stock images and descriptions may not exactly match the item received Thank you for supporting Oak Books and helping give books a second life. Seller Inventory # Q145_Z2
Seller: Fables Books, Goshen, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: good. Name written inside the front cover. Some shelf, storage or usage wear present. The binding is tight and all pages are present. The pages appear unmarked. Pictures available upon request. Individually inspected by Calla. Thanks for supporting an independent bookseller! Seller Inventory # FBV.1921150343.G
Seller: GCCebooks, Salinas, CA, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: Good. The cover and pages show normal wear. Book edges have stains. The pages are yellowed. There are some folded pages. There are stickers or residue on cover. It is a library book that may have stickers or markings. "The end of the world started quietly enough for Tane Williams and Rebecca Richards. . . ."Tane and Rebecca aren't sure what to make of it-a sequence of 1s and 0s, the message looks like nothing more than a random collection of alternating digits. Working to decode it, however, they discover that the message contains lottery numbers . . . lottery numbers that win the next random draw! More messages follow, and slowly it becomes clear-the messages are being sent from Tane and Rebecca's future. Something there has gone horribly wrong, and it's up to them to prevent it from happening. The very survival of the human race may be at stake! "[A] terrifying SF page-turner!"-Booklist"A tautly constructed plot. Fast-paced and all-too-realistic. This technothriller offers gearhead ecowarriors everything, including a hugely satisfying ending."-Kirkus ReviewsA Top 10 Kid's Indie Next Winter PickA Junior Library Guild Selection. Seller Inventory # 3UAP3I002HHW