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    Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa
    Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa
    Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa
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    Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa

    By Jean E. Lane

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    The year is 2456MD, Martian time. Mars Mission Space Center has established a cadet program. Both Lill and her brother, Merak, are accepted. Merak’s mission sets off with the science team to explore Neptune and one of its moons, Triton. Merak sees something very unusual on Neptune, but no one believes him! The rumors about Runa, the guardian of Mars, become more of a reality to Lill as she travels alone to the Ocean of Runa. Lill learns that Runa means, “that which is hidden.” Mewe, a water cat with webbed feet, is concerned for Lill’s safety and follows her to the ocean. While swimming out too far and too deep, they encounter the dreaded Wicky Fish, coming right at them! This cannot be good. Lill’s mission encounters a major problem that the Martians must resolve before they can start their trek to planet Zanda in the Andromeda Galaxy. The trip will take them too long to get there, so they must find a solution. What happens next in this galactic fantasy?

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJLB Creatives Publishing
    Release dateDec 15, 2014
    ISBN9781633240421
    Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa
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    Jean E. Lane

    Jean E. Lane lives in Orlando, Florida, with her husband Kenneth, their dog Prancer, and cats Muffy and Abby. She attended Penn State University for finance, and Writers Institute for journalism. Most of her life was spent working in financial accounting and purchasing, but she is now doing what she loves…writing. She has had poetry published in Seacoast Life Magazine, Wide Open Magazine, and many poems published in the Writers Institute newsletter. She has combined her love of writing and sci-fi to focus on children’s novels. The combination of fiction with fact, and mystery with adventure, makes her books interesting. Although she always enjoyed reading about the aliens in classic science fiction stories while growing up, she loves writing about them even more. Sky-gazing has been a hobby for the past several years. It was a blend of all these elements that prompted her to write her books, “Lill and Mewe and the Secrets of Mars” and “Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa.” She is currently finishing her third book in her five-book Lill and Mewe series. All of her books are sure to inspire, delight, and teach kids ages 8 to 12 (as well as adults) a little something about math and science. Jean loves sky-gazing, travel, movies, writing, and a good mocha latte.

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      Lill and Mewe Journey to the Ocean of Runa - Jean E. Lane

      Dedication

      This book is dedicated to my niece, Lillian Grace (Lily), and nephew, Andrew Frederick.

      Acknowledgments

      Kenneth Lane, my husband, who supports my time spent on research and writing of my Lill and Mewe series.

      Karen M. Nelson, my sister, of Nelson Arts 7 Studio in Ohio, who has lent her artistic vision to the cover of my books and offered assistance in any other artwork necessary.

      Edward Kalasky, a retired physicist who lives in California: thanks for offering your input on star data for the story line.

      My friends and fellow authors, especially Amy, Suzanne, and Janet: thanks for offering all your feedback and comments to push me forward.

      STScI (Space Telescope Science Institute, the Hubble website collective): thank you for granting me permission to use an image of Mars for the back cover of this book.

      The Orlando Science Center: thank you for offering me the opportunity to do a book reading at the Science Center.

      Table of Contents

      Chapter 1

      Life after Punishment

      Chapter 2

      The MMSC and Home

      Chapter 3

      New Programs for Students

      Chapter 4

      The Legend of Runa

      Chapter 5

      The Wisdom Orb

      Chapter 6

      Mewe’s Race

      Chapter 7

      MMSC Cadet Test Results

      Chapter 8

      Sky Gazing: The Color of Stars

      Chapter 9

      Merak’s Voyage to Neptune and Triton

      Chapter 10

      Analyzing Data

      Chapter 11

      Journey to the Ocean of Runa

      Chapter 12

      The Wicky Fish

      Chapter 13

      Problems Arise

      Chapter 14

      Finding Runa

      Chapter 15

      Merak Did What?

      Bibliography

      About the Author

      Chapter 1

      Life after Punishment

      Lill sat quietly on the neon green AGER as she traveled to The Learning Center in Quadrant 3. She was staring out the window, enjoying the silence, deeply lost in her thoughts. Everything seemed to be back to normal for this little Martian girl, but she knew her life was forever changed. How could she forget an experience like the one she had just had? She had let her curiosity get the best of her, which had led to a decision that maybe she should not have made. Now she understood the dangers of her mission to Earth that could have ended in a disaster. So many things could have gone wrong, she thought.

      The AGER glided to a smooth stop on the platform just outside The Learning Center TFC-3. The doors opened, and Lill eagerly stepped off and walked directly into her school. She was still thinking about Lily, the Earth girl she had befriended. Wonder if she ever got my eMessage? I sure hope so.

      Once inside the center she instinctively looked for a science group. She found one of interest and sat down to join the conversation. Lill, it is good to see that you are able to join us once again. Welcome, said the instructor.

      Lill was quiet and made no comment.

      Class, let us discuss possible life forms on other planets in our galaxy and other galaxies. Who wants to start the discussion? Lill…Lill? Hello, Lill, the instructor said.

      Lill sat sol-dreaming away with her head propped in one hand. Physically she was sitting in The Leaning Center of Quadrant 3, but her mind was thirty-five million miles away.

      Lill, the student next to her shook her arm. Are you here with us or lost in faraway thoughts?

      Oh, I am sorry. I was thinking about something else.

      Would you like to share your thoughts with all of us? We may find them as interesting as you do, said the instructor.

      Well, as everyone knows, I broke the rules. I traveled to Earth at warp speed, landed, made contact, and returned home unharmed. For my foolish actions I endured my punishment in the ‘white room,’ along with my brother; however, now I find myself more curious than ever about Earth people.

      Tell us your experience Lill, since it left such an impression on you. Was it worth the risk?

      You know how I love to sky-gaze. Ever since I got a good look at the planet Earth, I have been curious about it. It is a beautiful blue planet with life on the surface. Sometimes one just has to take a closer look to understand what is actually being seen. I can honestly say, for me, it was worth taking the risk.

      You returned safely, but the outcome could have been quite different, you know, replied the instructor.

      I know. I had not planned to interact with any living creatures there, much less a human. I just planned to step out of the spacecraft, look around, and gather a stone and a flower and then return.

      Lill, did the people of Earth look strange? I mean, any large heads, eyes, fins or flippers? one student asked.

      No. They looked pretty much like us. At first glance you cannot see the differences between us. Guess that is why I felt comfortable there, Lill laughed a little.

      What is funny about that Lill? asked the instructor.

      It is funny because they picture us as scary little green people with antennae, large heads, and huge eyes.

      That is so ridiculous! It must have been different walking on the surface of an alien planet. Did that feel strange? asked another student.

      Yes, Lill said. "In a way I felt like I might get swept away by a strong windstorm, burned by the sun, or come face to face with something I should fear. The truth is, our spacecraft, Whisper 5, prepared me and Mewe for the surface. I could breathe the thicker air, walk normally with the stronger pull of gravity, and understand and speak their language; however, the creatures there make strange noises, and I feared all of them until Lily, the Earth girl, came along. She knew what to do."

      What kinds of creatures?

      A dog that barked and growled, little feathered birds that fly in the sky and land in trees, and a small furry creature with a long fluffy tail that makes a chattering noise; these things were very strange to me.

      It sounds like it was an interesting visit that turned out well, replied the instructor.

      What did you learn from your adventure? several students asked at the same time.

      I learned that maybe alien people are not so different from us. We can all get along if we want to. I learned I like something called chocolate marshmallow ice cream. I think we have much we can share with one another. Perhaps I can be an explorer one sol and visit many different worlds to meet any people that may live there.

      Alright students, so much has happened to Mars recently. Once again we are conquering space. Right or wrong, Lill took the first step and traveled to our neighboring planet. I feel we should discuss what we already know about Earth and the possibility of travel to other planets in our Milky Way Galaxy. Who wants to start the conversation?

      A student named Alee said, Well, we know our spacecraft can reach Earth in just a few minutes at warp speed one. Earth is twice as big as Mars. We know there is intelligent life there that lives on the surface and breathes oxygen. Their air is thicker than ours, and their gravity is three times stronger than that of Mars. They have lots of water, especially salt water oceans, and freshwater lakes and rivers. We have only one saltwater ocean, our Ocean of Runa.

      Yes. All of this appears to be fact. Because of Lill’s adventure, and everyone’s interest in this, I have invited Vinnic from Mars Mission Space Center to speak to us tomorrow.

      Amaze! one of the students said. That sounds wonderful, another said.

      All students who are interested will be invited to attend and listen to what he has to say. Depending on your interest in his talk, we will discuss space, time, and travel a little bit more."

      I did not know Dad was coming to speak to us. I do not know what he will say. I feel a bit concerned that it may have something to do with me. I hope it is not bad, Lill thought.

      Alright students, you may move to another study group.

      Lill decided to stop at the Discovery Room on the seventh floor. She had to find out how Lily was doing and if she had told anyone about the visit. She entered a large room divided into smaller rooms and areas with different activities each student could choose to do. Some students were floating through the air, some were gaming with color lasers and virtual alien partners, and some were spellbound by a world they had created. Lill just wanted to see if she could contact Lily. She entered a small black room with a bright yellow floating chair. It was slowly moving up and down. When Lill sat in the chair it stopped moving and faced one wall.

      RALOC (Research And Learning Outreach Computer), this is Lill, student number 3-1717. I need some assistance. Can you please help me?

      Lill, state your concern.

      I traveled to Earth and met an Earth girl called Lily. Can you give her an eMessage from me?

      "Currently our orbit places us 38 million miles away from Earth.

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