SiP (The SiP Saga)
by Marius Trevelean
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Pub Date 6 Jun 2024 | Archive Date 25 Jun 2024
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Description
Planet Earth is turned into a juice box!
When an enormous red and white striped drinking straw appears in the Atlantic Ocean and sucks up his dad’s naval battleship, twelve-year-old Jim Moss is left with no choice but to face his fear of water and search for his father.
Teaming up with his wacky inventor uncle, a bunch of fishermen (who think they’re pirates), and a group of bizarre alien castaways, Jim’s incredible journey takes him from a sleepy village in Portsmouth, England across the Atlantic and into the very edge of space.
If that wasn’t enough, the President of the United States is trying to stop everyone from blowing the straw to pieces, while the Earth could well be doomed if Jim can’t convince the mysterious presence in orbit that the world is worth saving.
SiP by Marius Trevelean. The last straw for Planet Earth.
SiP is a science fiction mystery adventure for tween girls and boys thirsty fornew and exciting books to read.Suitable for middle school kids ages 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 and even parents, teachers, grown-ups with a sense of humor, your Gran, anyone who loves adventure stories, science fiction and funny books! All content is good, clean fun and age appropriate for school grades 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th.
Advance Praise
SiP is a delightful romp through a world turned upside down, perfect for adventurous readers craving a unique and entertaining tale, and I would certainly recommend it. - K.C Finn (Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars)
SiP is a captivating tale that explores themes of bravery, determination, and overcoming fears. The blend of humor and adventure makes it an excellent choice for fans of the genre. Marius Trevelean's writing is skillful, and his vivid descriptions bring the story's world to life. - Luwi Nyakansaila (Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars)
SiP is a delightful story with amazing lessons and a captivating plot. It is both funny and thought-provoking, tackling important topics. Marius Trevelean brings each scene and character to life with detailed descriptions, grabbing young readers' attention with suspenseful moments and shocking plot twists. I cannot wait to read more adventures from this author. - Doreen Chombu (Readers' Favorite - 5 Stars)
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798989268313 |
| PRICE | US$7.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 258 |
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Featured Reviews
Sheila K, Librarian
Middle grades sci fi adventure comedy with a brave boy, his quirky inventor uncle and an environmental message. When I saw the book cover with a straw coming out of the ocean, I was intrigued. When I read the description, I thought, that is just the break from reality I could use right now. I do love scifi comedy and the premise of a giant straw sucking up the ocean seemed perfect fun. I was right! A great break from more serious reading I've been doing lately.
When Jim's father is sucked up the straw, Jim goes to his inventor uncle for help. The uncle's fishermen friends, one of whom thinks he is a pirate, head off to rescue, but get sucked up the straw too. There they meet other aliens who were sucked up from their planets when their planets were tested for pollution by yet another species of aliens. If earth doesn't pass the test, it will be destroyed. Jim and his new friends have to come up with a plan to save the planet and the aliens trapped in the belly of the 'beast'. A fun, fast-paced, uplifting story. My only caution is that practically all the characters are male and one of the more prominent female minor characters is written as a selfish shrew.
