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Voyagers #3
Omega Rising
The action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! This multiplatform series is part sci-fi, all action-adventure . And you don’t have long to wait—six books are coming all in one year!
Earth is in danger! The only things that can save our planet are six essential elements scattered throughout the galaxy. And it is up to the Voyagers—a team of four kids and an alien—to gather them all and return to Earth.
It isn’t just the Voyagers out in space—they’ve got company in the form of Team Omega. Omegas have their own reasons for wanting the elements—and they’ll do anything to win. The third planet, Aqua-Gen, has unbelievable new challenges in store. Sea monsters, pirates . . . Both teams better know how to swim.
Earth is in danger! The only things that can save our planet are six essential elements scattered throughout the galaxy. And it is up to the Voyagers—a team of four kids and an alien—to gather them all and return to Earth.
It isn’t just the Voyagers out in space—they’ve got company in the form of Team Omega. Omegas have their own reasons for wanting the elements—and they’ll do anything to win. The third planet, Aqua-Gen, has unbelievable new challenges in store. Sea monsters, pirates . . . Both teams better know how to swim.
170 pages, Hardcover
First published January 5, 2016
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Patrick Carman
92 books1,606 followersI have been a lifelong writer and storyteller. Salem, Oregon is where I spent my formative years and I graduated from Willamette University. After college, I spent a decade living in Portland, Oregon where I worked in advertising, game design, and technology.
I've written young adult and children's books for Scholastic, Little Brown Books For Young Readers and Katherine Tegen Books/ HarperCollins Publishers.
I've been fortunate enough to have had some bestselling series work: The Land of Elyon, Atherton, Elliot’s Park, 39 Clues, and Skeleton Creek. Here's a fun note...the books have been translated into approximately two dozen languages. Currently I'm developing a few new-media projects. Check out DARK EDEN to experience this type of cross-platform project.
When I'm not writing or creating a story, I spend my free time supporting literacy campaigns and community organizations, fly fishing, playing basketball and tennis, doing crosswords, watching movies, dabbling in video games, reading (lots), and (more than anything else) spending time with my wife and two daughters.
I've written young adult and children's books for Scholastic, Little Brown Books For Young Readers and Katherine Tegen Books/ HarperCollins Publishers.
I've been fortunate enough to have had some bestselling series work: The Land of Elyon, Atherton, Elliot’s Park, 39 Clues, and Skeleton Creek. Here's a fun note...the books have been translated into approximately two dozen languages. Currently I'm developing a few new-media projects. Check out DARK EDEN to experience this type of cross-platform project.
When I'm not writing or creating a story, I spend my free time supporting literacy campaigns and community organizations, fly fishing, playing basketball and tennis, doing crosswords, watching movies, dabbling in video games, reading (lots), and (more than anything else) spending time with my wife and two daughters.
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April 5, 2016
¿Holaaaaaaaaaa? ¿Piratas galácticos? ¿Se puede pedir algo mejor? Hmmm... bueno, tal vez un Jack Sparrow galáctico, pero... en fin.
Me encanta cómo estos libros de la Saga Voyagers tienen aventuras tan diferentes en cada una de sus entregas. En Omega Rising, vemos al Equipo Alfa tener dificultades tremendas. En este tercer planeta de su viaje para conseguir los seis elementos que permitirán la creación de una nueva fuente de energía para salvar al planeta Tierra, los Alfa no van a poder contar con todos sus tripulantes y van a tener que lidiar con los aqua-gen, que no hablan su idioma, y con los piratas alienígenas que los atacan sin piedad. Todo eso mientras los Omega tratan de sabotearlos y adelantarse en la misión.
A mí me sigue asombrando cómo una saga cuyos libros son escritos cada uno por diferentes autores logra mantener la uniformidad en el tono... y es algo que agradezco mucho, pues no me imagino leyendo unos libros en los que en cada entrega cada personaje hablara de un modo diferente. Otro de los aspectos positivos de Voyagers, sobre todo de esta entrega, es la agilidad en la narración. Todo el tiempo está pasando algo importante, no puedes perder un segundo porque de un momento a otro se ha desatado el caos.
Puntualmente, de la trama del libro y sin entrar en spoilers, amé a Rocket, el perro, y eché muchísimo de menos la participación de Chris que, sin lugar a dudas, es mi personaje favorito de la saga. Aunque tengo la certeza de que más adelante tendré todas las historias y todos los datos sobre él porque, a decir verdad, sigue siendo un misterio completo.
En cuanto al final... ¡de nuevo con los cliffhangers! Ah, estos autores que desatan el infierno en las últimas líneas del último capítulo y nos dejan esperando quién sabe cuánto para saber si todos mueren, si hay sirenas radiactivas o si la nave va a explotar... sí, esos autores.
Me encanta cómo estos libros de la Saga Voyagers tienen aventuras tan diferentes en cada una de sus entregas. En Omega Rising, vemos al Equipo Alfa tener dificultades tremendas. En este tercer planeta de su viaje para conseguir los seis elementos que permitirán la creación de una nueva fuente de energía para salvar al planeta Tierra, los Alfa no van a poder contar con todos sus tripulantes y van a tener que lidiar con los aqua-gen, que no hablan su idioma, y con los piratas alienígenas que los atacan sin piedad. Todo eso mientras los Omega tratan de sabotearlos y adelantarse en la misión.
A mí me sigue asombrando cómo una saga cuyos libros son escritos cada uno por diferentes autores logra mantener la uniformidad en el tono... y es algo que agradezco mucho, pues no me imagino leyendo unos libros en los que en cada entrega cada personaje hablara de un modo diferente. Otro de los aspectos positivos de Voyagers, sobre todo de esta entrega, es la agilidad en la narración. Todo el tiempo está pasando algo importante, no puedes perder un segundo porque de un momento a otro se ha desatado el caos.
Puntualmente, de la trama del libro y sin entrar en spoilers, amé a Rocket, el perro, y eché muchísimo de menos la participación de Chris que, sin lugar a dudas, es mi personaje favorito de la saga. Aunque tengo la certeza de que más adelante tendré todas las historias y todos los datos sobre él porque, a decir verdad, sigue siendo un misterio completo.
En cuanto al final... ¡de nuevo con los cliffhangers! Ah, estos autores que desatan el infierno en las últimas líneas del último capítulo y nos dejan esperando quién sabe cuánto para saber si todos mueren, si hay sirenas radiactivas o si la nave va a explotar... sí, esos autores.
January 10, 2018
3,75*
January 31, 2016
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December 9, 2021
This book only existed in one format at my public library: on CDs! It took me forever to listen to it in the car. The biggest thing I took away from this book was that I'm not an audio book reader / listener. I finally started listening with a pen and paper nearby, so I could take notes. This will be the vaguest of all the reviews I write, because nothing in the audio book really "stuck."
The two teams head to Aqua Gen (I have no idea if this is spelled correctly, because I listened, I didn't read it) and Dash's team heads down to the surface, leaving Piper (who doesn't swim well) to run the analysis on where to find the element, pollen slither. It comes from the ocean floor, and rises to the surface.
It starts with Dash's log entry, saying he's left a crew member behind. An ominous start. But then the book skips back in time to the start of the mission, so you're reading to find out which member does he have to leave behind?
Right off the bat, Dash and Carly and Gabriel try to use the water skis, jet skis, essentially to find a pollen slither slick, and they're knocked off by the planet's biggest predator, Predator Z. The other team, Team Omega, leads the planet's pirates right to the kids, who take them hostage while Ana and her team seek out the source of the pollen slither.
The pirates are then attacked by another form of predator, I forget which, and other pirates attack those pirates, and Dash's team's new ally, the first pirate leader, manages to keep them safe. Dash finally gets a hold of STEAM, the little robot, to bring the ship down close and they're let free to find the source of the pollen slither. Notably, the pirate captain gives him a ring of processed pollen slither, a token of their alliance.
In the meantime, Piper's been unable to reach them, so when she finally figures out where the pollen slither's coming from, she conquers her fears and hops into the submarine to descend to the bottom of the ocean to mine it. But Team Omega gets there first, and the second set of pirates, the ones who attacked Dash and his team on the surface, are prowling underwater, as well.
I won't ruin how it ends. I loved the non-linear storytelling. I just wish there were new editions, so my library could purchase a new (non-audio) copy.
Looking for more book suggestions for your 7th/8th grade classroom and students?
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The two teams head to Aqua Gen (I have no idea if this is spelled correctly, because I listened, I didn't read it) and Dash's team heads down to the surface, leaving Piper (who doesn't swim well) to run the analysis on where to find the element, pollen slither. It comes from the ocean floor, and rises to the surface.
It starts with Dash's log entry, saying he's left a crew member behind. An ominous start. But then the book skips back in time to the start of the mission, so you're reading to find out which member does he have to leave behind?
Right off the bat, Dash and Carly and Gabriel try to use the water skis, jet skis, essentially to find a pollen slither slick, and they're knocked off by the planet's biggest predator, Predator Z. The other team, Team Omega, leads the planet's pirates right to the kids, who take them hostage while Ana and her team seek out the source of the pollen slither.
The pirates are then attacked by another form of predator, I forget which, and other pirates attack those pirates, and Dash's team's new ally, the first pirate leader, manages to keep them safe. Dash finally gets a hold of STEAM, the little robot, to bring the ship down close and they're let free to find the source of the pollen slither. Notably, the pirate captain gives him a ring of processed pollen slither, a token of their alliance.
In the meantime, Piper's been unable to reach them, so when she finally figures out where the pollen slither's coming from, she conquers her fears and hops into the submarine to descend to the bottom of the ocean to mine it. But Team Omega gets there first, and the second set of pirates, the ones who attacked Dash and his team on the surface, are prowling underwater, as well.
I won't ruin how it ends. I loved the non-linear storytelling. I just wish there were new editions, so my library could purchase a new (non-audio) copy.
Looking for more book suggestions for your 7th/8th grade classroom and students?
Visit my blog for more great middle grade book recommendations, free teaching materials and fiction writing tips: https://amb.mystrikingly.com/
October 9, 2017
I thought that it was a good book, but it was kind of predictable that piper was going to survive. Also they could have just killed piper to add drama. Also sometimes I felt that dash was out of character, but dash has to be my favorite character in this book because he became even more heroic than he already was. Also I could sympathize with piper when she was worried for the others, because I also told my friends to meet me somewhere at like 3:30 at a fair, but when I got there they weren’t there so I just guessed that they had gotten lost and I felt worried for them, but then they made it.
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March 6, 2018
Not a bad book, I just feel like the descriptions of past books wasn't here for this one. All of the "action" moments just fell flat for me. I found myself not being able to visualize everything, and the drama wasn't there for this one. Book 1 was the best so far, and how they're going in book 2 and 3 I'm not sure if the next book is this same level that I'll keep reading..... I'm willing to give it one more, but it's not really keeping the same level as book 1 so I'm losing interest fast.
October 13, 2019
171 pages. Another exciting adventure for the Alpha and Omega crews. This time they are headed for a mostly water-covered planet called Aqua Glen. There are pirates and aliens to mix it up and many challenges for the crews. It was a little bit less interesting than the first two volumes but if you are into this series it will be alright. Keep reading. Lots of twists and turns. Recommended for Grades 4-5.
October 2, 2017
I like this book because it has point of views from each characters.It is good book for 8-9 ages I like the book at age 9 but now it is boring. It is like fantasy books but it may be real. Will the right team get it or will the wrong team get it find out in Omega Rising. Read the books in order or it dose not make much sense.
May 25, 2017
Better than the second one, anyways.
February 6, 2018
Fast read but good.
June 27, 2018
Fun and more fast paced than the others. I like this one the best so far.
January 5, 2019
4.5 Stars
March 14, 2021
These are solid 3 star reads for me, but my kids love them and we're enjoying the series together.
November 25, 2022
Best of the series so far.
February 21, 2020
Auch hier steht auf dem Klappentext zunächst: 'Die Erde ist in Gefahr. Sämtliche Energie-Ressourcen sind ausgebeutet. Nur die Voyagers können in den Weiten des Universums die sechs Elemente finden, die zusammen eine neue Energie-Quelle bilden.' Den restlichen Klappentext werde ich nicht wiedergeben, da ich niemanden spoilern möchte.
Der dritte Band der Voyagers-Reihe hat mir wieder sehr gut gefallen. Die Charaktere haben noch mehr an Reife gewonnen. Es ist erstaunlich, wie es der Autor schafft, eine tolle und spannende Geschichte zu erzählen und dabei so viel über wesentliche Werte im Leben zu vermitteln. Es wirkt keinesfalls belehrend, regt jedoch (hoffentlich) zum Nachdenken an. Offenheit für Fremdes, Unvoreingenommenheit und anderen helfen - ganz egal wer man ist und woher man stammt. Das sind u.a. die zentralen Themen, die hier immer wieder als Botschaft transportiert werden.
Der dritte Band der Voyagers-Reihe hat mir wieder sehr gut gefallen. Die Charaktere haben noch mehr an Reife gewonnen. Es ist erstaunlich, wie es der Autor schafft, eine tolle und spannende Geschichte zu erzählen und dabei so viel über wesentliche Werte im Leben zu vermitteln. Es wirkt keinesfalls belehrend, regt jedoch (hoffentlich) zum Nachdenken an. Offenheit für Fremdes, Unvoreingenommenheit und anderen helfen - ganz egal wer man ist und woher man stammt. Das sind u.a. die zentralen Themen, die hier immer wieder als Botschaft transportiert werden.
May 30, 2016
My name is Carly. Our Alpha team must now travel to a planet that is totally covered in water, as we search for the next element in an energy source that will save Earth. The planet has huge monsters roaming the ocean, and there are pirates searching for victims on its surface. We've been instructed to avoid all life forms, but that's easier said than done. We're immediately terrorized by a sixty-foot raptor and then ravaged by creatures that can eat through metal! We just want to stay alive! Now, Aqua Gens have hidden us aboard their ship, and we've lost our watercrafts and supplies. I have no idea how we'll find the element... or how we'll get off the planet and find our way home.
You need to read the previous books in the series, especially the first one. All of the books are fast-paced, full of action, and will quickly grab your interest. An interesting aspect of this series is the creation of the Omega crew. These teens were not chosen for the mission but were secretly joined to compete with the Alpha crew. However as the series goes on, each crew is trying to get the elements first, but it's obvious the two crews need each other to survive. The Omega ship is especially interesting. The crew has problems with the leadership, the ship is not well-constructed, and a "time bomb" is locked away deep inside the ship. It seems to be a matter of time before disaster strikes this crew. Readers can visit a website with activities and games to go along with the book. I really recommend you give this series a shot.
You need to read the previous books in the series, especially the first one. All of the books are fast-paced, full of action, and will quickly grab your interest. An interesting aspect of this series is the creation of the Omega crew. These teens were not chosen for the mission but were secretly joined to compete with the Alpha crew. However as the series goes on, each crew is trying to get the elements first, but it's obvious the two crews need each other to survive. The Omega ship is especially interesting. The crew has problems with the leadership, the ship is not well-constructed, and a "time bomb" is locked away deep inside the ship. It seems to be a matter of time before disaster strikes this crew. Readers can visit a website with activities and games to go along with the book. I really recommend you give this series a shot.
June 24, 2016
First off... No STEAM 6000 quote in the beginning? Wasn't impressed by this... I really liked the two quotes from the first two books. Not only that, "The AquaGens have lived in peace for thousands of years. Until now..." isn't true.
This book didn't live up to what I was hoping for from the first two. Team Alpha is onto planet #3, Aqua Gen: A planet of water. With danger lying in these strange tides, they must retrieve the next ingredient for the Source: Pollin Slither.
All in all... Not my favorite story of the series. Much could've been improved; the AquaGens (super creative name there) should've been described more, considering they were the main focus of the story. (Enough to steal STEAM's page in the beginning of the story. *sigh*
I will say though; those 10k ZRKs at the end sounded epic! I absolutely love Chris's inhuman abilities.
This book didn't live up to what I was hoping for from the first two. Team Alpha is onto planet #3, Aqua Gen: A planet of water. With danger lying in these strange tides, they must retrieve the next ingredient for the Source: Pollin Slither.
All in all... Not my favorite story of the series. Much could've been improved; the AquaGens (super creative name there) should've been described more, considering they were the main focus of the story. (Enough to steal STEAM's page in the beginning of the story. *sigh*
I will say though; those 10k ZRKs at the end sounded epic! I absolutely love Chris's inhuman abilities.
February 12, 2016
The Alpha team is now on the Aqua-gen world, where they need to be careful of the sea monsters and pirates to collect the 3rd element and save earth. Dash, Gabriel, and Carly are searching for the pollen slither while Piper pilots the Cloud Cat above for element testing and extraction. But the Omega's show up and put a wrench into everything, again. Can Dash, Gabriel, and Carly save themselves and their new friends, from the pirates and sea monsters? Who will get the element first? Does everyone make it off of the planet? And, where is Chris?
This is another fast paced, suspenseful, awesome book in the series of 6. These books are wonderful with short, meaningful chapters that will appeal to all readers even the most reluctant will fall for the non-stop action and predicaments these kids find themselves in and have to find their way out of. There are three books to go and you don't want to miss out, so get going before the next one comes out on March 1st, titled Voyagers 4: Infinity Riders. Also, don't forget the awesome games to see if you are a Alpha at VoyagersHQ.com
This is another fast paced, suspenseful, awesome book in the series of 6. These books are wonderful with short, meaningful chapters that will appeal to all readers even the most reluctant will fall for the non-stop action and predicaments these kids find themselves in and have to find their way out of. There are three books to go and you don't want to miss out, so get going before the next one comes out on March 1st, titled Voyagers 4: Infinity Riders. Also, don't forget the awesome games to see if you are a Alpha at VoyagersHQ.com
May 13, 2016
The adventure continues to save earth by gathering the elements needed to fuel the world. The Voyagers must contend with a water planet and its inhabitants along with the Omega team which haunts them at every turn.
I enjoyed the beginning of this series, but by this point, I'm quite frankly bored. I probably won't continue the series. Because I am pretty sure how each book will go and how the series will end. I am sure that this is a fine series for kids, but as an adult, it isn't doing anything for me.
I enjoyed the beginning of this series, but by this point, I'm quite frankly bored. I probably won't continue the series. Because I am pretty sure how each book will go and how the series will end. I am sure that this is a fine series for kids, but as an adult, it isn't doing anything for me.
January 13, 2017
The premise is really interesting and, in terms of lessons, teaches kids about loyalty, perseverance, sacrifice, teamwork, and the greater good. It also teaches about forgiveness, taking the high road, and being innovative. Along with all of that, it's a fun read with a lot of action, adventure, and fantastical places and things. The kids are split evenly between boys and girls and the team is international, so there are plenty of cultures represented. One of the main characters is disabled so there is a lot of diversity in this series. Chapter book for grades 3-7.
September 5, 2019
171 pages. Another exciting adventure for the Alpha and Omega crews. This time they are headed for a mostly water-covered planet called Aqua Glen. There are pirates and aliens to mix it up and many challenges for the crews. It was a little bit less interesting than the first two volumes but if you are into this series it will be alright. Keep reading. Lots of twists and turns. Recommended for Grades 4-5.
August 11, 2016
Still enjoyable and I definitely liked the water planet. Getting really really sick of Anna. I understand she's supposed to be the "bad guy" but she's starting to ruin the series for me. Would be so much better without her completely or at least toned down. She's more Umbridge than Voldermort and that's not a good thing. What a bitchy little girl!
September 22, 2016
Even though the page count was shorter, the content...after a slow start...was actually really great. I really enjoyed the book. It was more about the adventure and didn't real build on any of the charaters back storied, but I am oddly ok with that. There are 6 books so I am sure all I need to know will come to light. I enjoyed the this book. On to book 4...
December 9, 2016
Now the voyagers continue but they have rivals....who want the elements they're looking for, too. They have to keep fighting. The theme of team work has continued, as well as improvising in flying on their feet in the things they come across- various aliens and many other unknows in the path on their mission. These kids are determined! Continued sci-fi and good for grades 5-8.
January 12, 2016
Really cool book! Amazing new story to the outstanding Voyagers series!
March 22, 2016
This was a good continuation of the series. There was a lot of action and peril. I wish it could have been a little bit longer, but it's perfect for the target age group.
April 3, 2016
Every book just gets more creative. This one pushes limits of adventure. Highly recommend reading books in order to obtain best experience.
August 24, 2016
pretty good for kids sci fi, which i think is extremely difficult to write
February 15, 2022
ammaazzing!!! patrick carman is amazing ... how does even get these ideas...great descriptions.
December 5, 2017
la cosa se pone mas emocionante!!! de a poco todos los secretos son revelados!!!
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