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OverviewMiddle-Grade Science Fiction; recommended for ages 8]. Love reading books by Author James R. Thomas? Then you'll want to collect his Space Academy Series Story Collection, books 1 thru 4 in print, which includes Joe Devlin: And the New Star Fighter (book 1), And the Lost Star Fighter (book 2), In the Moon's Shadow (book 3), and At the Enemy's Hand (book 4). Book 1: From the right side of Nelson's Star Fighter there was an eruption of cannon fire. A Tourian War vessel had him in its sights. A dozen rounds hit the fuel tanks on Nelson's left wing and smoke started to come from the engine. Book 2: Joe Devlin is midway through his second year at the Space Academy with his father and sister deployed in the war against the Tourians. When someone close to Joe is Missing in Action, can he against all odds, find out what happened? Will he be pushed past his limits as a pilot during his quest for the answers? The Tourians are waiting! Book 3: Joe Devlin has just finished his second year at the Space Academy and is awaiting his dad's homecoming from a highly classified mission. During that operation Joe's father has made a huge discovery--a find so significant that it will change planet Bandor forever! Can Joe handle the knowledge that his dad entrusts with him? Or will it be his downfall, tempted by the power of a legend older than the unity of Bandor. The legend awaits! Book 4: In Book Four of the Space Academy Series, the Intergalactic Space Force seeks revenge after being attacked by a mysterious enemy. Have the Tourians joined forces with a new adversary to exact their own vengeance? Should the ISF strike back? Meanwhile, Joe struggles to fight off his wartime demons while preparing to embark upon a clandestine mission in search of his loved ones. With the power of the Black Medallion in his hands, this undertaking may lead to Joe's own demise-if its influence does not destroy him first. Come join Joe Devlin as he starts his journey, but hurry! Things will get rough fast with paranoia and treachery around every corner. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James R ThomasPublisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Imprint: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform Dimensions: Width: 13.30cm , Height: 2.80cm , Length: 20.30cm Weight: 0.567kg ISBN: 9781986419598ISBN 10: 1986419592 Pages: 554 Publication Date: 19 February 2018 Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationAuthor James R. Thomas takes young readers into the world of space travel, teaches them the importance of conservation, and tackles the topic of helping children cope when a parent is deployed in the military. Many of his stories were inspired by his military service and the challenges his own family faced with his deployments. The author also brings his love of science fiction to life and teaches children to be socially conscious about our planet. In his books, James addresses a variety of life issues for young readers. His goal is to help children build an awareness of the world around them and to empower them to reach for the stars. Through his character, Joe Devlin, children can explore space travel of the future in the intergalactic world of the Space Academy series. This series was inspired by the author's deployment to Afghanistan, during which he had promised to write a story for his son, whom the character, Joe Devlin, was based upon. James's conservation series teaches children the importance of keeping our planet healthy and safe while showing them that every single person, including the reader, can make an impact on the planet, good or bad. In addition, James has published two stand-alone books. One covers the importance of telling the truth and the other teaches children about allergies. To round out his versatility as an author, James tapped into his own life experiences and crafted a series to help younger children cope with the deployment of a loved one. James also has expanded internationally, with his books now published in French, Spanish, and Italian. To round out his versatility as an author, James tapped into his own life experiences and crafted a series to help younger children cope with the deployment of a loved one. James is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, with a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering, and he holds an advanced degree in business administration. He is married with a son and a daughter and resides in Chesapeake, Virginia. When he is not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and flying. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |