This fascinating and challenging novel will provide engrossing reading for young adults, science fiction buffs and others interested in extraterrestrial exploration and the concepts that go with it.

Three ordinary school children are faced with the possibility of going to a parallel world to save the planet from an unknown danger that is threatening it. By agreeing to do so they find their lives are changed forever. The normality of their lives and their everyday interests is contrasted with their incredible experiences and the knowledge they gain in taking part in the mission.

The novel is unusual and the different presentation provides a stimulating and fascinating story that is gripping reading. The story is told in an usual tone and style that will appeal to its audience, yet readers will be faced with a great deal of exciting and challenging concepts.

Jim Schembri is a Melbourne writer and journalist who has written a wide range of young adult novels, including Murder in Aisle 9, Welcome to Minute 16, The Eight Lives of Stullie the Great and Portal Bandits. He has also penned several illustrated novels for secondary students and books for younger children. During office hours, Jim is a feature writer for the Age newspaper. He lives in Footscray.

Find out more about Jim Schembri at his website http://www.jimschembri.com/