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Green Tara (The Bosque Family Adventures Book 1) Kindle Edition

by K.H. Brower (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings
When Virginia was a little girl, she thought her mother had abandoned her. Years later, she discovers a navigation chart marking her mother’s last-known destination, the legendary planet Green Tara. She finally learns the truth—her mother was lost on a science expedition, illegally searching for a planet where colonists could breathe fresh air and drink free water.

Virginia and her cousin, Gordy, fly across deep space and their rescue mission works! They find Green Tara, a wildlife preserve filled with vibrant birds and an oxygen-rich ocean. But Virginia's mother doesn't recognize Virginia, now a young woman. Worse, security agents of the Triumvirate—unwilling to relinquish control of precious natural resources—track them down and demand surrender.
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    The Bosque Family Adventures
  3. Print length
    319 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    5 - 12
  6. Publication date
    March 11, 2013
  7. Page Flip
    Enabled
  8. Word Wise
    Enabled
  9. Enhanced typesetting
    Enabled
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0988791107
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K.H. Brower, multi-media storyteller and educator, lives in Bloomington, Indiana. Her home is full of two precocious children, both more gorgeous, strong, and intelligent than she; five warm-blooded pets who shed unmanageable amounts of fur; new and old friends, as often as she can have them over; and a husband, who keeps everyone happy with his delightful whistle and joyful step. She loves to walk on the beach, grow vegetables, and ride her bicycle.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00BSL82IC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scramjet Books (March 11, 2013)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 11, 2013
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.0 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 319 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0988791110
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 out of 5 stars 18 ratings

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Customers find the book's story engaging and fun, with one review noting how it draws readers into the action. The characters receive positive feedback for being highly engaging, and customers appreciate the book's creativity, with one mentioning its thoroughly-imagined world.

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7 customers mention "Story quality"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the story engaging and fun to read, with one customer noting how it draws readers into the action, while another mentions how it brings emotional depth to the narrative.

"...and a complicated mother-daughter relationship that brings emotional depth to the story. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series...." Read more

"...than the target reader, but he gets about 98% of the words and loves the story...." Read more

"A fun read and a learning experience full of adventure. If you like space travel, science, and exploring brave new worlds, you’ll love Green Tara." Read more

"...The characters are lively, drawing you into the action which never stops...." Read more

4 customers mention "Character development"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters highly engaging, with one review specifically noting the female protagonist in a science fiction story.

"...There's an entertaining cast of supporting characters as well, and a complicated mother-daughter relationship that brings emotional depth to the..." Read more

"...It's great to see a female protagonist in a science fiction story, and that's not been an issue whatsoever in getting my son to dig in...." Read more

"Fantastic for young readers on up. The characters are lively, drawing you into the action which never stops...." Read more

"What a fun story! The characters are great, the storyline is captivating and the message hits home...." Read more

3 customers mention "Creativity"3 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the creativity of the book, with one mentioning its thoroughly-imagined world and another noting its realistic approach.

"...character, integrity and strength--but always in a very human, realistic way...." Read more

"...There's constant action and a thoroughly-imagined world to immerse a reader into. Recommended." Read more

"Brilliant, creative, couldn't put it down! Can hardly wait for the next book to be published to find out where that space ship is taking us!" Read more

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  • Nancy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining story with highly engaging characters, PLUS a powerful message
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2013
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    Loved it! Very engaging story that moves along at an entertaining clip and yet has beautiful lyrical passages as well. The environmental message is strong and moving. Virginia, the feisty, adventurous, questioning main character, is great. I'd love to see more young female protagonists like her. Over the course of the story she develops character, integrity and strength--but always in a very human, realistic way. There's an entertaining cast of supporting characters as well, and a complicated mother-daughter relationship that brings emotional depth to the story. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series. A fun read that would make a great gift for a 10-and-up reader.
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  • Stephen Wunker
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-moving, neat characters, and accessible
    Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2013
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    A neat, consistently surprising and engaging story. I'm reading this with a 7 year old boy, who is probably a bit younger than the target reader, but he gets about 98% of the words and loves the story. It's great to see a female protagonist in a science fiction story, and that's not been an issue whatsoever in getting my son to dig in. There's constant action and a thoroughly-imagined world to immerse a reader into. Recommended.
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  • Bob Gemmill
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fun read!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 11, 2020
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    A fun read and a learning experience full of adventure. If you like space travel, science, and exploring brave new worlds, you’ll love Green Tara.
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  • Michelle May
    4.0 out of 5 stars Very Good Plot, Characters and Pacing But...
    Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2014
    I loved this book, as it was a unique sci-fi adventure and thrill ride. this would make a great Hollywood movie. My only problem is that the chapters are too short. For example: if you read Catching Fire, at page 20 you'll have only just finished chapter one. With Green Tara, on page 20 you'll be finished with chapter 6.
    If you don't know the plot, here it is: A girl named Virginia is caught for flying her spaceship without a license. After getting out of jail, she and her brother Gordy find a manuscript belonging to their great-great-great-great-great grandma, and find out that their discovery is merely the beginning of a vast journey across space...
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  • Sherry Ann Hudson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read
    Reviewed in the United States on November 21, 2013
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    Fantastic for young readers on up. The characters are lively, drawing you into the action which never stops. If ever there was a book for young and old that sends the message on how important it is to save our natural resources, it is here. A must read.
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  • Minor S Huffman III
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great story!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2014
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    What a fun story! The characters are great, the storyline is captivating and the message hits home. My 2nd grader is enthralled and enthusiastic about it. We can't wait for the next book!
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  • Patricia A. Erickson
    5.0 out of 5 stars What an adventure! A real page turner!
    Reviewed in the United States on December 5, 2013
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    Brilliant, creative, couldn't put it down! Can hardly wait for the next book to be published to find out where that space ship is taking us!
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  • Melanie White
    5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2013
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    Loved it. And am looking forward to the next book and it isn't out yet! I am also looking forward meeting the author in Traverse City, Michigan when she comes to promote her book!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Very helpful for mindful peace
    Reviewed in India on May 26, 2021
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    Nice book ..not too much mentioned but very easy to understand
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