Theep and Thorpe: Adventures in Space

by Lillian Nader

It’s the year 2160. Fourteen year old Jonathon Curtis lives on Planet Earth until he breaks the law and is sent to Juvenile Space Camp on Planet Staruus. The planet houses troubled kids from an overpopulated Earth and is thought to be uninhabited, but is it? Theep and Thorpe are enlightened Staruians who are invisible to most humans. They establish telepathic communication with Jonathon because he needs their guidance to gain control of his gift—the power of manifestation. It was misuse of his power and his show-off tendencies that got him there in the first place! Hazel is a thirteen year old girl at the camp who becomes friends with Jonathon. She has incredible talent for telepathy and wisdom beyond her years. Jonathon and Hazel discover it’s up to them and their friends at Space Camp to rescue kidnapped teens being held on the planet against their will. They enlist the aid of Theep and Thorpe to accomplish their mission. Jonathon gets caught up in one adventure after another. Like it or not, he’s forced to team up with a bully and confront those who wish to harm him. Will these experiences teach him to harness the power of his thoughts to accomplish his goals? Will he and his friends free the teens in distress or will they end up as captives instead?

170 pages, Paperback

Published March 25, 2016

About the author

Lillian Nader, M.Ed. is a resident of Orange County, California, where she enjoys outdoor walks in the beautiful parks and beaches of her area. For mental stimulation she reads a variety of books, writes for fun and profit, and participates in various groups for dreamers and writers. She is an author, copyeditor, and educator. Lillian can be reached at www.facebook.com/TheepandThorpe. Reader reviews on Amazon and Goodreads are very much appreciated!

Reviews

[Madeline Sharples · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. It is so interesting and clever, presenting a lot of information about life in a prison for juvenile delinquents in outer space. The development of these young characters provides a hopeful and inspiring lesson for all of us. Congratulations, Lillian Nader. You have written a very important book for young and old alike.

[Heather Rivera · Rating 5 out of 5]

Theep and Thorpe is a fun, exciting read. Fourteen year old Jonathon has enough problems to deal with such as reform school on another planet, a bully, developing supernatural abilities, and alien visits. Can he handle the biggest challenge of all and pull off a daring rescue? The author weaved many elements including space travel, friendship, love, and how our thoughts have power, into the story and kept the reader entertained throughout. I enjoyed watching Jonathon mature, learn to accept his gifts, and find friends in unlikely places. I hope to read more about Jonathon and Hazel and the rest of the kids on Planet Staruus.

[Jack Anderson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Original, well-developed characters make this story a great adventure. We get to peer into the lives of "delinquent" kids and follow their detention on Planet Staruus. When Jonathon is faced with completing a task that could save his friends, Theep and Thorpe ask him a question that echoes the theme of the story. "The question is, can you harness your power to take control for the good of this endeavor? Or do you let your petty jealousy interfere because it was Billy's idea?"

This book is a great way to teach kids the benefits of selflessness and working together.