Invasion: Earth

by Penny L. Samms

Chuck Holloway is a typical teenager who struggles with self-esteem, nurtures a secret crush on a girl, and wonders if he will ever feel like anything more than a loser. But his entire existence changes when aliens Begin invading Earth and abducting humans from their homes. Life as he knows it has ended. Suddenly, Chuck and his friend Farley are trapped in the crossfire between family and an unknown menace while simultaneously attempting to deal with their own issues-two bullies who are becoming increasingly dangerous and violent. In the interest of defending their families and themselves against the aliens and the bullies, Farley and Chuck travel to another planet to learn martial arts skills from dojo master, Yu, who is notorious for being a death machine. As Chuck and Farley begin to discover strength and courage they did not know they possessed, they become more determined than ever to overcome their weaknesses. In this suspenseful science fiction adventure, two teenagers who join forces with an unexpected ally in the battle against aliens soon realize that they must be the ones to save Earth. Now only time will tell if they are truly ready for the responsibility.

242 pages, Hardcover

First published July 17, 2013

About the author

Penny L. Samms is also known as Auntie Penny. She was born in Newfoundland, Canada, and grew up in Toronto, where she still resides. Storytelling has always been one of her passions. Making up worlds and playing in them is still one of the ways she spends her time.

Her latest release is a thriller where young, single mom, Karen, is dying. In an attempt to ensure her little girl's future is stable, Karen agrees to kill for money. When her daughter, Darla, is kidnapped, the stakes grow even higher.

Her first book was published in July 2013. Invasion: Earth is the first in the series and follows teens, Chuck and Farley, as they struggle with bullies, harbor secret crushes, and find themselves in a battle against invading aliens. It’s a coming of age story perfect for early teens.

Penny has also published books for little kids. Roy the Boy Makes a Spaceship, Roy the Boy Builds a Treehouse, Missy Zoe Waterfall and the Moon, The Rule Book -
Rules for a 5-Year-Old, and Zayva's Crew and a Day at School are all available world-wide.

Reviews

[Cameron Currie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was awesome. I enjoyed it from beginning to end- the characters were fun, the plot was fresh, and Samms didn't reveal everything until near the end. Right now I am reading another series with my kids, but this is next on my list, and I'm gonna get me the sequel. Buy it now!