by Juan Gómez-Jurado · Destino Infantil & Juvenil · tapa dura · ISBN 9788408262589
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«Alex Colt. Cadete espacial» is the children's and young adult science fiction novel by Juan Gómez-Jurado, published by Destino Infantil & Juvenil in hardcover (352 pages, in Spanish).
Alex Colt, a twelve-year-old orphan, falls from the top of a slide without ever touching the ground and appears in outer space, where the fearsome zarkian race is at war with the Confederation. Along with his eccentric alien friends, Alex becomes part of a group of outcasts and losers aboard the damaged school ship MOTHER traveling the galaxy; there he discovers he is special and may be the chosen hero to protect the universe. A space adventure narrated with humor, full of action, friendship and courage.
It is the first book in the Alex Colt saga. The interior illustrations are by Fran Ferriz. Recommended reading age is 9 and up.
Perfect for young readers aged 9 and up looking for space science fiction adventures, with a fast-paced style and a child protagonist.
Juan Gómez-Jurado is a Spanish journalist and author. He was a columnist in "La Voz de Galicia" and "ABC", distributed in Spain, and he participates in multiple radio and TV programs. His books have been translated into 42 languages and he is one of the most successful living Spanish authors, along with Javier Sierra and Carlos Ruiz Zafón. His writing has been described by critics as "energetic and cinematographic".
