Books with title Riches From The Earth

WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO WHEN HER ONLY OPTION TO LIVE MEANS DESTROYING EVERYONE SHE LOVES?Claren didn't ask to join her society's Leadership. She was forced into it. And under the watchful eyes of her superiors, she's left with no choice but to carry out a mission that will destroy everything she believes in, including the man who has her heart.The government wants her to kill the rebels. The rebels want her to play the part and infiltrate the city's Leadership. Can she find a way to maintain the trust of both sides, or will she die trying? And who exactly can Claren trust? Find out in the second book of the Ember Society series. Full of suspense, mystery, romance, and more twists and turns than a rollercoaster, this dystopian world will keep you on the edge of your seat. Book 1: From the DustBook 2: From the EarthBook 3: From the Embers (coming soon)

Zack Desor has no idea how he woke up in the world of Zajitar. His mysterious arrival catches the attention of an equally mysterious woman named Trezna, who belongs to a magical race known as Enkanters. In no time he begins to exhibit his own set of powers that are far more devastating than anyone she has ever seen. Trezna helps Zack get his powers under control as Enkanters are hunted by the technologically-advance Therador Empire, at war with all magical beings. When the warring leaders discover that he is from the ‘mythical’ world of Earth, their war suddenly becomes all about him. But despite becoming public-enemy-number-one, Trezna continues to shelter him while he tries to find a way home. However, his only lead is her estranged brother-in-law, Xionar; a general of the very empire that wants them dead. Zack takes his chances with Xionar, who offers him the vast resources of the Therador to assist his search for a way back to Earth. All he wants in exchange is Trezna, so he can kill her and reverse her curse that slowly turns him to stone as long as he loves his wife. Now Zack must make a dire choice: betray his only friend or be stuck in this war-torn world forever—until he uncovers a disturbing truth linking Trezna to Earth, and the reason why he's there.

WHAT'S A GIRL TO DO WHEN HER ONLY OPTION TO LIVE MEANS DESTROYING EVERYONE SHE LOVES?Claren didn't ask to join her society's Leadership. She was forced into it. And under the watchful eyes of her superiors, she's left with no choice but to carry out a mission that will destroy everything she believes in, including the man who has her heart.The government wants her to kill the rebels. The rebels want her to play the part and infiltrate the city's Leadership. Can she find a way to maintain the trust of both sides, or will she die trying? And who exactly can Claren trust? Find out in the second book of the Ember Society series. Full of suspense, mystery, romance, and more twists and turns than a rollercoaster, this dystopian world will keep you on the edge of your seat. Book 1: From the DustBook 2: From the EarthBook 3: From the Embers (coming soon)

Praise for A Toaster on Mars:"Readers will progress from snickers to giggles to, finally, belly laughs and shouts of outrage."―Kirkus"This satirical, quirky sci-fi adventure might appeal to fans of Douglas Adams' well-loved Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy." ―BooklistTwelve-year-old Bobby Baxter's not the bravest kid on Earth. His list of things that scare him is up to number 689, and includes lightning, crowds, spiders, alien abductions, crocodiles, falling from great heights, falling from small heights, and eggs.So when he learns that he's the first Earthling ever chosen to attend the Space Academy, light years away from home, he's terrified―and that's before he discovers that someone at the academy wants the boy from Earth gone.Darrell Pitt is the author of A Toaster on Mars, shortlisted for the Russell Prize for Humour Writing, and the Jack Mason Adventures, a series of five novels including The Firebird Mystery, a CBCA Notable Book. He lives in Melbourne.

Twelve-year-old Bobby Baxter’s not the bravest kid on Earth. His list of things that scare him is up to number 689, and includes lightning, crowds, spiders, alien abductions, crocodiles, falling from great heights, falling from small heights and eggs. So when he learns that he’s the first Earthling ever chosen to attend the Galactic Space Academy, light years away from home, he’s terrified—and that’s before he discovers that someone at the academy wants the boy from Earth gone. ‘No child from Earth has ever been chosen to attend the Galactic Space Academy.’ The hologram’s eyes narrowed on Bobby. ‘Until now.’ ‘Why me?’ Bobby said, bewildered. ‘It’s a mystery to me,’ the hologram assured him. ‘What if I don’t want to go?’ ‘You may reject our offer,’ the hologram said. ‘But it would reflect badly on Earth. Not that people are thinking Earth is backward and primitive,’ he hastened to add. ‘But if they were thinking it…well…they’d be thinking it even more. If you know what I mean.’ Darrell Pitt is the author of A Toaster on Mars, shortlisted for the Russell Prize for Humour Writing, and the Jack Mason Adventures, a series of five novels including The Firebird Mystery, a CBCA Notable Book. He lives in Melbourne. ‘…a great new take on the “school-but-different” genre…the universe Pitt has crafted is imaginative and original.’ Reading Time CBCA ‘Beneath the brilliantly absurd entertaining adventure is a narrative of compassion solidarity and confidence. Wildly entertaining for the adventurous middle grade reader.’ Diva Booknerd ‘Darrell Pitt has written a fast-paced and funny novel.’ ReadPlus ‘Readers will progress from snickers to giggles to, finally, belly laughs and shouts of outrage.’ Kirkus Reviews on A Toaster on Mars ‘This novel crackles with wit…the fun doesn’t let up.’ Booklist on A Toaster on Mars

Norbert, the tiny wisecracking alien from Jupiter, gets an emergency phone call from home. His sweetheart, Nerissa, has been kidnapped by an evil giant and placed in the Lost Tower of Lotubmen. He must find and rescue her, but he can't do it alone. Norbert has helped Alan through three earthly adventures. Now the tables are turned, and Norbert needs Alan's help. So Alan, the boy from Earth, comes to Jupiter and finds himself in a strange – and yet in some ways strangely familiar – environment. Richard Scrimger’s The Nose from Jupiter, A Nose for Adventure, and Noses are Red have won avid fans from Illinois to Italy. Alan is truly an everyboy. He is terrible at sports, is living through his parents’ divorce, and has to contend with bullies and even villains. But he has a secret weapon. Norbert, an alien from Jupiter, has come to Earth and established a home-from-home inside Alan’s nose. It’s from there that the wise-cracking, brave, and irresistible Norbert changes Alan’s life.

Norbert, the tiny wisecracking alien from Jupiter, gets an emergency phone call from home. His sweetheart, Nerissa, has been kidnapped by an evil giant and placed in the Lost Tower of Lotubmen. He must find and rescue her, but he can't do it alone. Norbert has helped Alan through three earthly adventures. Now the tables are turned, and Norbert needs Alan's help. So Alan, the boy from Earth, comes to Jupiter and finds himself in a strange – and yet in some ways strangely familiar – environment. Richard Scrimger’s The Nose from Jupiter, A Nose for Adventure, and Noses are Red have won avid fans from Illinois to Italy. Alan is truly an everyboy. He is terrible at sports, is living through his parents’ divorce, and has to contend with bullies and even villains. But he has a secret weapon. Norbert, an alien from Jupiter, has come to Earth and established a home-from-home inside Alan’s nose. It’s from there that the wise-cracking, brave, and irresistible Norbert changes Alan’s life.