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www.johnnymackintosh.comPublication date
7th January 2010ISBN
9781849161268Children's Author 'Like-for-Like' recommendations
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Johnny Mackintosh Star Blaze
Keith Mansfield
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Johnny Mackintosh Star Blaze by Keith MansfieldInvaders have exploded the sun's nearest star. Will the death of Earth's sun be next? While trying to keep up with his school studies and ensuring his football team stays top of the league, it's Johnny's job to safeguard planet Earth. When invaders turn a nearby star into a supernova, Johnny must act to protect the sun. Johnny and his sister Clara prepare to travel in their space ship to the galactic capital for help, but their mission is stalled when Johnny discovers that his mysterious elder brother Nicky is on the side of the invaders ...So begins an epic adventure across space involving killer clones, a spy trial and devious alien twins. Will Johnny save his brother, and planet Earth, in time? Keith Mansfield's vivid space adventure will wow fans of action stories and science fiction.
Reviews
'Exceptionally believable, lovable and fun characters. The writing is engaging and accomplished reminiscent of Rowling.'Bookbag
. '...epic... another one which can be enjoyed by adult sci-fi fans as well as younger readers
Newham Recorder
. 'A great read
The Sun
. 'Excitement all the way
Daily Express
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About The Author
Keith Mansfield began his career as a writer and publisher working for Robert Maxwell - he never got round to starting a pension. Having studied mathematical physics at Trinity College, Cambridge, his career followed the expected route so now he writes children's fiction and scripts light entertainment programmes for popular television. Along the way, he's published a few books for Oxford University Press, Pearson and the British Film Institute, as well as helping to create The Science of Spying at London's Science Museum.
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