The Softwire: Awakening on Orbis 4 - Hardcover

Haarsma, PJ

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0763627127 ISBN 13: 9780763627126

Publisher: Candlewick, 2010

Synopsis

The Softwire series careens to a conclusion as JT comes to terms with the startling truth about his destiny on the Rings of Orbis. (Ages 12 and up)

Johnny Turnbull now knows that his sister, Ketheria, is the Scion — a long-awaited being who will bring understanding and healing to the universe. But what about him? As the Scion’s protector and guardian, JT is expected to start training to become a Space Jumper, a mercenary soldier who can jump through time and space. And he’s not happy about it, especially as he promised his girlfriend, Max, he would never take on that dangerous role, which could take him who-knows-how-far away. Can anything — or any one — guide Johnny to his true calling? And as new trouble brews on Orbis, will even Space Jumper skills be enough to help JT protect his sister and his friends?

About this title

About the Author:

PJ Haarsma has been gazing at the stars and wondering what’s out there his whole life. After a successful career as a commercial photographer, he finally decided to write about it. He lives in Carlsbad, California.

From Booklist:

Now 17, Johnny Turnbull is sent to Orbis 4, where he is to become the Tonat, the protector and guardian of the Scion who will save the universe, but to do that he must become a Space Jumper, something he has promised he will never do. In this conclusion to JT’s adventures in the Orbis system, his origins are revealed, an enemy becomes family, he discovers new abilities, and he goes to war against what is wrong. After a leisurely beginning, the story thunders to a stunning conclusion. Grades 6-9. --Diana Tixier Herald

About this edition

• Publisher: Candlewick
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0763627127
• ISBN 13: 9780763627126
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 368