Hal Junior: The Secret Signal
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"A thoroughly enjoyable read for 10-year-olds and adults alike."
The West Australian
"Sure to entertain and delight any fan."
Midwest Book Review
"The story zips along with lots of laughs, mysteries and adventure."
starshipsandaliens.com
After ten months of editing and polishing, Hal Junior was released in October 2011 to stellar reviews.
Synopsis: Hal Junior lives aboard a futuristic space station. His mum is chief scientist, his dad cleans air filters and his best mate is Stephen 'Stinky' Binn. As for Hal ... he's a bit of a trouble magnet. He means well, but his wild schemes and crazy plans never turn out as expected!
Hal Junior: The Secret Signal features mayhem and laughs, daring and intrigue ... plus a home-made space cannon!
The Secret Signal will appeal to readers with a sense of humour and a taste for adventure.
No swearing and no adult concepts ... just good clean fun.
Buy Now! Available worldwide in print and ebook editions (from $4.99)
Frequently Asked Questions (Updated October 2011)
How long is this book?
About 29,000 words - 200 pages - with 42 small illustrations, diagrams and sight gags.
What's it like?
The Secret Signal has been described as 'Dennis the Menace in space' and 'Just William in space'. It's an adventure, a thriller and a comedy all rolled into one. There's no swearing and no adult concepts ... just good clean fun.
What's the intended audience?
Readers aged 9+, and adults who still remember their inner child. Children in upper primary school (middle grade and/or middle school) will really like it. It should also prove popular with older readers who still enjoy fun and adventure.
What are the reading levels/readability grades for this book?
Kincaid: 3.5 * ARI: 3.8 * Coleman-Liau: 9.1 * Flesch Index: 88.9/100 * Fog Index: 6.1 * Lix: 26.6 = below school year 5 * SMOG-Grading: 6.8
Title: Hal Junior: The Secret Signal by Simon Haynes
Publisher: Bowman Press
Kindle Ebook ISBN: 978-1-877034-01-5
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Format: Format: Trade Paperback, 5.25"x8", 186 pages
Paperback ISBN: 978-1-877034-07-7
Categories:
Science fiction for kids
Junior science fiction for ages Readers aged 9+
Novels for boys who don't like to read
Science Fiction novels for middle school
Reluctant Readers
Australian Author
NaNoWriMo
Hal Junior is a funny, action-packed science fiction series intended for Readers aged 9+ (middle grade/middle school/upper primary), but most adults will also enjoy these books.
Early feedback included the following comments:
"This would be a fantastic series for boys, especially reluctant readers."
"My boy loved the dishwasher scene."
"It's hard to find a funny science fiction series for kids, but this does the job nicely."
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