The Girl Who Fell to Earth
by Patricia Forde (Author)
Written by the newly-appointed Laureate na nÓg (Ireland's Children's Literature Laureate)
A gripping high-concept speculative middle-grade novel from the award-winning author of Bumpfizzle, the Best on Planet Earth and The List
Aria lives on a well-ordered planet whose people have eradicated illness and even death. Earth is their 'shadow planet' which they populated with humans centuries ago so they could study them and learn from their experiences. Now the experiment is coming to an end and Aria must go to Earth with her scientist father to set off a train of events which will destroy its people. Brought up to believe that humans are inferior, Aria is shocked to discover that she is herself half human, and amazed to find that Earth-dwellers live life to the full and feel love for each other, even though they are mortal. But once she understands this, how can she save them, and herself, from destruction?
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PRAISE FOR THE GIRL WHO FELL TO EARTH
A great mix of reality and fantasy resulting in a wonderful heartfelt page turner. - Independent Book Reviews
I was so thrilled to see this enticing title on the roster. - A Fuse #8 Production
This is a great book for students who enjoy a little science fiction, action, and some drama thrown into the mix. - NetGalley Educator This book is such a great concept! I loved everything about it. In fact- I didn't want it to end. I want to know more and have so many questions! - NetGalley Educator, 5 star reviewThis is a book I would recommend to teachers and librarians teaching specifically the genre of science fiction. It asks the big moral and ethical questions that science fiction traditionally asks of its readers in a story that is accessible to middle grade readers. - NetGalley Librarian
What a phenomenal read and one of my books of the year for sure ... Stunning storytelling - a whole universe of emotions condensed into a sharp, intoxicating and thrilling adventure ... a solid, superbly written imagining that casts a light on how we live our lives ... Arresting, thought provoking and fresh. - Eve McDonnell, author of The Chestnut Roaster
And what a book it is, a beautifully written, gripping, twisty science fiction novel set in the near future that examines what it means to be human. - Sarah Webb, Irish Independent
An unmissable, thrilling sci-fi short read. - Irish Independent
An adventure full of suspense. - The Sunday Times
...there's plenty of excitement and food for thought here. - Books for Keeps
This is a compelling, high impact story that subtly presents many current issues; a thrilling adventure that manages to highlight issues such as climate change and the destructive nature of humans. The Girl Who Fell to Earth is fast paced and engaging, an easy read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it! - ReadingZone
It's a page-turner. - Connacht TribuneAnother gripping fantasy adventure from Forde. - The Meath Chronicle
Wow! Just...wow! ... a thrilling, edge-of-your-seat-type adventure; thought-provoking, heartfelt, oddly beautiful and very timely. Simply amazing. - Fallen Star Stories
I couldn't put this book down ... If you're in a reading slump, this is a great one to get you back into it. - Posies Book Club
I would recommend this book to anyone who likes aliens mystery and adventure because this book has lots of hidden secrets. - Bot's Bookshelf
Patricia Forde is from Galway on the west coast of Ireland. She has published several picture books in Irish and in English, and three novels for children with Little Island. The List was published by SourceBooks in the US, and Bumpfizzle the Best on Planet Earth was published in the US by Little Island in 2022 to strong critical acclaim. She has won two White Raven awards and has twice been shortlisted for the Children's Books Ireland Book of the Year.
Patricia is married to Padraic and has two grown up children. She still lives in Galway, the best city in the world.
JUV058000 - Juvenile Fiction | Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural
JUV059000 - Juvenile Fiction | Dystopian
JUV041050 - Juvenile Fiction | Transportation | Railroads & Trains
JUV067000 - Juvenile Fiction | Thrillers & Suspense
Human-alien encounters
Science fiction
Imaginary places
Dystopian fiction
Earth (Planet)
Imaginary societies
