Author:Robert Swindells
'There's something in the sky... something terrible!'
On the night of the great storm, a mysterious new planet suddently appears in the sky. Orbiting the sun between Mercury and Venus, the huge blue-grey sphere has scientists baffled as probes reveal its surface to be flat and bare and its interior liquid.
Eleven-year-old Orville, absorbed in witing for his favourite pigeon to hatch her first eggs, is the first to suspect the true nature of the planet. But will anyone listen to his theory? And, if they do, can they avert disaster? For if Orville is right, the world is doomed . . .
For the more girly girls who still enjoy a good adventure
—— JuniorHistory can be fun too! Damian Dibben’s books have got kids’ imaginations going - and cultivated their interest in the past to boot.
—— SunThe next big thing
—— ObserverA time travelling detective tale. There are desperate chases, hair-raising escapes . . . and more comical or eccentric secondary characters than you could shake a wand at
—— Tony Bradman , GuardianWe’re predicting extremely big things from this new adventure series from Damian Dibben
—— Mail on SundayIf you've got Harry Potter withdrawal, The History Keepers is just the thing. A cocktail of time travel, secret societies, double agents and edge-of-your-seat excitement, it's sure to fill that fantasy void. The only problem? You won't be able to put it down
—— GlamourDibben makes gleeful use of the timetravel aspect to bring characters from different historical periods into a contemporary setting . . . It's playful, inventive and full of delightfully nerdy jokes and asides. Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories and Percy Jackson
—— Eimear Ryan , InisThis is an utterly rambunctious read, full of swashbuckling adventure . . . There's a great deal of humour, too . . . The whole thing has great heart and highspiritedness
—— The BookbagAlthough time-travel plays a central part in the plot, it is first and foremost a cracking adventure story that is perfect for the 9+ age group. You want your swashes buckled? Then this is the story for you. Prefer the pace of the stories you read to be on the fast side? Then jump on this bob-sleigh of a story and enjoy the ride!
—— Book Zone 4 BoysA thoroughly enjoyable action-packed romp through time that will appeal to adventure-lovers
—— Ruth Coleman , InisBags of commercial potential and a great read too
—— Fiona Noble , The BooksellerThere are many exciting action sequences, which are almost cinematic in their execution, villains so dastardly they practically perspire evil, and it all adds up to a very enjoyable adventure story
—— Kieran Mark Crowley , InisHarry Potter meets Doctor Who in a blockbusting new time-travel series packed with secret societies, diabolical villains and daring heroes
—— Fiona Noble , The BooksellerA wonderfully imaginative adventure thriller giving an excellent introduction to fantasy fiction
—— BooktrustReading it left me breathless, I don’t think I’ve ever read a faster-paced book . . . Fasten your seatbelt because you’re in for one hell of a ride!
—— Fantasybookreview.co.uk