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    Joe Devlin: and the New Star Fighter: Space Academy, #1
    Joe Devlin: and the New Star Fighter: Space Academy, #1
    Joe Devlin: and the New Star Fighter: Space Academy, #1
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    Joe Devlin: and the New Star Fighter: Space Academy, #1

    By James R. Thomas

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    Recommended Ages 8+ Years

    From the right side of Nelson's Star Fighter there was an eruption of cannon fire. A Tourian War vessel had him in its sights. A dozen rounds hit the fuel tanks on Nelson's left wing and smoke started to come from the engine. Joe Devlin has started his first year at the Space Academy and nothing has gone his way. His father's heroics in the Tri-Sun War are legendary and Joe has plans to follow in his father's footsteps to be a Star Fighter. While his father is deployed to the war, can Joe measure up to the task at hand? With the town in smoke, Joe better find out if he can fix what he messed up before his father discovers his secret. Reading Level - Ages 8+

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJames R. Thomas Publishing
    Release dateSep 30, 2012
    ISBN9781533787170
    Joe Devlin: and the New Star Fighter: Space Academy, #1
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    James R. Thomas

    Author James R. Thomas takes young readers into the world of space travel, teaches them the importance of conservation, and tackles the topic of helping children cope when a parent is deployed in the military. Many of his stories were inspired by his military service and the challenges his own family faced with his deployments. The author also brings his love of science fiction to life and teaches children to be socially conscious about our planet. In his books, James addresses a variety of life issues for young readers. His goal is to help children build an awareness of the world around them and to empower them to reach for the stars. Through his character, Joe Devlin, children can explore space travel of the future in the intergalactic world of the Space Academy series. This series was inspired by the author’s deployment to Afghanistan, during which he had promised to write a story for his son, whom the character, Joe Devlin, was based upon. James’s conservation series teaches children the importance of keeping our planet healthy and safe while showing them that every single person, including the reader, can make an impact on the planet, good or bad. In addition, James has published two stand-alone books. One covers the importance of telling the truth and the other teaches children about allergies. To round out his versatility as an author, James tapped into his own life experiences and crafted a series to help younger children cope with the deployment of a loved one. James also has expanded internationally, with his books now published in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian. To round out his versatility as an author, James tapped into his own life experiences as a United States Naval Commander, Naval Pilot, and prior Marine and crafted a series to help younger children cope with the deployment of a loved one. James is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, with a Bachelor of Science in aerospace engineering, and he holds an advanced degree in business administration. He is married with a son and a daughter and resides in Chesapeake, Virginia. When he is not writing, he enjoys spending time with his family, playing guitar, and flying.

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      Joe Devlin - James R. Thomas

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      Copyright © 2012 by James R. Thomas

      ISBN: 147010688

      ISBN-13: 978-1470101688

      LCCN: 2012913232

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      DEDICATION

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      To my son Luke and my daughter Emilie for inspiring me to write and especially to my wife for her unconditional support throughout the years.

      J.T.

      Map of the Tourian Void

      Raspur .

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      Melfar .

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      .   Tri-Suns  .

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      The Great Expanse

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      Characters of Story

      (dramatis personae)

      Joe Devlin, Cadet (male)

      M. K. Angel, Cadet (male)

      Nelson, ISF Commander (male)

      Carter, Dean of the ISF Space Academy (male)

      Don Devlin, ISF Commander, Joe’s Father (male)

      Emilie Devlin, Cadet, Joe’s sister (female)

      James Anthony, Cadet (male)

      Ken Hawk, ISF Cadet, aka Trouble Twin (male)

      Jay Gordon, ISF Cadet, aka Trouble Twin (male)

      1

      INDUCTION DAY

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      Sixteen-year-old Joe Devlin waited at the front gate to the Space Academy. This was the moment he had waited for all his life. The sun was coming up and there was already a line at the entrance with several families and their soon-to-be cadets. Everyone had been waiting with anticipation to get onto campus to start the cadet induction. The gate opened and the line started to move, but Joe had not noticed. He was imagining what it would be like to fly a Star Fighter like his father.

      Joe's mother, June, noticed that he wasn't watching. Joe, stop looking around and pay attention to the line moving. You're just like your father, always dreaming. You'll get your chance soon enough.

      Yes Mother. Joe started to slowly move forward. With all the excitement he wasn't looking forward as he walked and plowed right into the boy in front of him.

      Watch it Devlin! How do you expect to fly if you can't even walk?

      Oh great, Joe thought. It was Ken Hawk, the boy who had always bullied him at his old school. Another boy to the right of Ken laughed.

      "Look, it's Joe Devlin The Boy Wonder, or more just like Wonder. I didn't think you made good enough grades to get into the Space Academy. Must have been a mistake!"

      Joe turned to see Jay Gordon, Ken's sidekick. Joe quickly replied, The only mistake was letting both of you guys know where the front gate to the Academy was located. Are you sure you're in the right place? The circus is down the road.

      Before Ken and Jay could answer back, June caught up to him and told the boys to get a move on before they would miss their first day at the academy.

      Joe approached the check-in table, just as Ken and Jay were walking away. Ken turned to Joe. Hey Wonder, see you around.

      Joe was not happy with his new nickname.

      The Lieutenant at the table signed in Joe. You're the third roommate in room seven of the Fifth Fighter Wing dormitory. In fact, those two boys leaving as you arrived are your new roommates.

      Joe thought, great I'm rooming with the Trouble Twins, Ken and Jay. What else would go wrong today?

      The Lieutenant at the check-in table looked up at him with an expression of slight impatience. Welcome aboard Cadet, now quickly move along.

      Joe liked the sound of the word cadet and was pleased with his new status. Cadet Joe Devlin, he thought to himself . . . the newest and bravest Star Fighter.

      He turned to say good-bye to his mother. June had a

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