Description
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?
About the Author
Patricia Forde is from Galway, on the west coast of Ireland. She is the 2023-2026 Laureate na nOg (Ireland's Children's Literature Laureate). Her first novel The Wordsmith was published to great critical acclaim in 2015. It has since been published in the United States, Australia, Denmark, Russia, Turkey and the Netherlands. It has won a White Raven Award from the International Youth Library, is an American Library Association Notable Book for Children in the United States, and was shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year Award in Ireland. In 2018 Patricia wrote Bumpfizzle the Best on Planet Earth, which was chosen as the Dublin UNESCO Citywide Read 2019. She is married to Padraic and has two grown up children. She still lives in Galway, her favourite city in the world.
Reviews
"It was really well done!"
* NetGalley Reviewer *"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 *"The most casual reader of science fiction, young or old, can snuggle cozily into the arms of this novel."
* The New York Times *"Suspenseful and thought-provoking."
-- Kirkus Reviews"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 Tribune *"...there's plenty of excitement and food for thought here."
-- Books for Keeps
"Another 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 *"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."
"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"Since most readers will be humans, they'll quickly connect with and root for the victims in this book."
* YA Books Central *
"There are many social issues addressed here, but deep down this is an action/adventure/sci-fi story with twist and turns that raises interesting questions, and emphasizes interpersonal relationships."
* Puget Sound Council for Reviewing Children's and Young Adult Literature *
"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 review *"It was really well done!"
* NetGalley Reviewer *"It was really well done!"
* NetGalley Reviewer *Awards
Short-listed for An Post Irish Book Awards: Specsavers Children's Book of the Year (Senior) 2023.
Book Information
ISBN 9781915071439
Author Patricia Forde
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Little Island
Publisher Little Island
Weight(grams) 280g
