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Alien Day

Rick Wilber

Ages 12–17

295 pages · Released Jun 1, 2021

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Alien Day is a science fiction novel with complex themes of ambition, colonialism, and moral choices across two worlds. The story includes some violence and mature themes (sibling rivalry described as 'murderous,' political intrigue) but focuses on character development and the triumph of doing what's right. It's best suited for older middle-grade and teen readers who can engage with nuanced storytelling and sci-fi worldbuilding.

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From the publisher

"An original, engaging, wonderfully complex alien world. Very highly recommended." —Julie E. Czerneda, author of the Web Shifter's Library series Set on a near-future Earth and on the alien homeworld of S'hudon, Rick Wilber's Alien Day explores murderous sibling rivalries, old-school mercantile colonialism, ambition, g... "An original, engaging, wonderfully complex alien world. Very highly recommended." —Julie E. Czerneda, author of the Web Shifter's Library series Set on a near-future Earth and on the alien homeworld of S'hudon, Rick Wilber's Alien Day explores murderous sibling rivalries, old-school mercantile colonialism, ambition, greed, and the saving strength that can emerge from reluctant heroes called to do the right thing despite the odds. Will Peter Holman rescue his sister Kait, or will she be the one to rescue him? Will Chloe Cary revive her acting career with the help of the princeling Treble, or will the insurgents take both their lives? Will Whistle or Twoclicks wind up in charge of Earth, and how will the Mother, who runs all of S'hudon, choose between them? And the most important question of all: who are the Old Ones that left all that technology behind for the S'hudonni . . . and what if they come back? "His Intricate and ingenious storytelling will pull you in, and then the humanity and vulnerability of his characters will break your heart." — Alan Smale, Sidewise award-winning author of the Clash of Eagles trilogy At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.

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  • Fiction
  • American literature

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ISBN 9781429965293 · Macmillan + ORM

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