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Books with author Scott Jarol

  • Ethan's Moon Tower

    Scott Jarol

    (Scott Jarol, Author, May 1, 2020)
    When endless drought has left the Earth dry and nearly lifeless, one boy reaches for the sky.Ethan is too young to remember rain. At least not the kind that soaks the soil and flows in creeks. He never knew a time before the wells ran dry, before Mother and Father's endless battle against dust-storms that coat their beds and clothing, and foul their meager meals with grit.Unless they soon find water, Ethan and his parents, along with the last of their neighbors, will abandon lands they’ve farmed for generations, and strike out in search of more fertile territory — if only they knew of such a place.While gazing at the moon's reflection in a mud puddle at the bottom of yet another failed well, Ethan reckons the moon's surface could be covered by vast seas and expanses of rich soil. The next day he sets out to build a tower and find out for himself. When the other villagers learn of his plan, they band together and join him. Though they are on the verge of starvation, hope of finding greener pastures inspires such hearty folk to forge ahead.As they pierce the heavens, Ethan’s Moon Tower leads them to the greatest treasure of all. That is, until jealous neighbors try to take it from them.Read Ethan's Moon Tower today to see what unexpected discoveries lay beyond the wildest of dreams.
  • Ethan's Moon Tower

    Scott Jarol

    language (Red Ant Press, April 30, 2020)
    When endless drought has left the Earth dry and nearly lifeless, why not reach for the moon?Ethan is too young to remember rain. At least not the kind that soaks the soil and flows in creeks. He never knew a time before the wells ran dry, before Mother and Father's endless battle against dust-storms that coat their beds and clothing, and foul their meager meals with grit.Unless they soon find water, Ethan and his parents, along with the last of their neighbors, will abandon lands they’ve farmed for generations, and strike out in search of more fertile territory — if only they knew of such a place.While gazing at the moon's reflection in a mud puddle at the bottom of yet another failed well, Ethan reckons the moon's surface could be covered by vast seas and expanses of rich soil. The next day he sets out to build a tower and find out for himself. When the other villagers learn of his plan, they band together and join him. Though they are on the verge of starvation, hope of finding greener pastures inspires such hearty folk to forge ahead.As they pierce the heavens, Ethan’s Moon Tower leads them to the greatest treasure of all. That is, until jealous neighbors try to take it from them.Read Ethan's Moon Tower today to see what unexpected discoveries lay beyond the wildest of dreams.
  • The Gemini Effect

    Scott Jarol

    language (Red Ant Press, Nov. 26, 2015)
    Zeke was already in trouble at school. Then he got stuck saving the universe.Earth is a frozen wasteland, but one teen holds the blueprints that could give humanity a second chance…Twelve-year-old Zeke Kapopoulos and his mother are just one step from starvation. Since the Earth’s climate took a turn for the worse, Zeke has had no choice but to peddle electricity on the black market to make ends meet. But when he discovers a set of blueprints from his late father, the resulting invention could make him rich and turn the tide for all of humankind…Zeke must somehow keep the invention a secret to avoid the clutches of his father’s greedy research partner. Embattled with two rival scientists and faced with the truth of his dad’s legacy, Zeke must make a life or death decision. The right choice could secure Earth’s future, but the wrong one could condemn the universe to oblivion…The Gemini Effect is an old-school sci-fi adventure for a new generation of middle grade readers. If you like imaginative future worlds, eccentric characters, and shocking plot twists, then you and your children will love Scott Jarol’s exciting tale. Buy The Gemini Effect today to embark on an electrifying thrill-ride!
  • The Gemini Effect

    Scott Jarol

    Paperback (Scott Jarol, Author, Dec. 10, 2015)
    Zeke was already in trouble at school. Then he got stuck saving the universe. Earth is a frozen wasteland, but one teen holds the blueprints that could give humanity a second chance… Twelve-year-old Zeke Kapopoulos and his mother are just one step from starvation. Since the Earth’s climate took a turn for the worse, Zeke has had no choice but to peddle electricity on the black market to make ends meet. But when he discovers a set of blueprints from his late father, the resulting invention could make him rich and turn the tide for all of humankind… Zeke must somehow keep the invention a secret to avoid the clutches of his father’s greedy research partner. Embattled with two rival scientists and faced with the truth of his dad’s legacy, Zeke must make a life or death decision. The right choice could secure Earth’s future, but the wrong one could condemn the universe to oblivion… The Gemini Effect is an old-school sci-fi adventure for a new generation of middle grade readers. If you like imaginative future worlds, eccentric characters, and shocking plot twists, then you and your children will love Scott Jarol’s exciting tale. Buy The Gemini Effect today to embark on an electrifying thrill-ride!
  • Kentucky Daughter

    Carol J. Scott

    Hardcover (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, March 1, 1985)
    Kentucky-born Mary Fred Pratley moves to her aunt and uncle's home in Virginia, where her dreams of becoming an English teacher are jeopardized by her relatives' way of life, classmates' ridicule, and a teacher who makes unwanted advances
  • Kentucky Daughter

    Carol J. Scott

    Mass Market Paperback (Fawcett, Sept. 12, 1987)
    Mary Fred is excited to leave her depressed mining area in Kentucky to attend a city high school in Virginia, but her experiences are not all pleasant.
  • Kentucky Daughter

    Carol J. Scott

    Hardcover (Clarion, March 15, 1985)
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