"This adventure will keep kids turning the pages. The children in the story need to be very courageous, determined and great problem solvers . Perfect for middle grades." —Teaching PreK–8 magazine on The Prometheus Project: Trapped
"A thriller that you won't put down until you've reached the last page. Every step of the way is filled with action and suspense . . . the story is so vividly written that it's easy to imagine your own images of Ryan and Regan and their amazing odyssey." —Kids' Picks, Odyssey magazine on The Prometheus Project: Trapped
"Captured is a page-turner that kids — and their parents — will love reading. The entertainment factor never wanes." —NG Kids
"Fast paced adventure . . . great fun . . . very well written." —TeensReadToo.com
Included in Missouri State University’s Best New Books to Engage Students in Math and Science
Included in The California Department of Education’s Recommended Literature for Science and Math
"For Richards, whose novels are aimed at children ages 9-13, it was a chance to present 'scientific theory in ways I thought kids would enjoy.'" —The Times
"A thrilling adventure story, guaranteed to kick-start the imaginations of young readers." —Tucson Citizen
"Like the late Isaac Asimov, author Douglas Richards knows that compelling, valid scientific speculation makes for equally compelling reading." —Science Books & Films, American Association for the Advancement of Science
This fast-paced, science fiction adventure is a stand-alone sequel to The Prometheus Project: Trapped. Along with their scientist parents, the brother-sister duo of Ryan and Regan continue their exploration of a fantastic alien city built deep underground. When the city is captured by a ruthless alien—with unknown capabilities and diabolical plans—and his band of mercenaries, the adult members of the team are taken hostage, and the siblings remain the team’s only hope. To save the adults, Ryan and Regan must outwit the brilliant alien and his well-trained force, free the prisoners, and thwart a seemingly unstoppable invasion. Crammed with cliffhangers, nonstop action, and unexpected twists and turns, this novel introduces scientific topics—sound and hearing, ultrasonic sound, experimental methodologies, flashpowder, human memory, and superconductivity—to children while engaging their imaginations.
Douglas E. Richards is the author of The Prometheus Project: Trapped. He is a biotechnology executive and the former director of biotechnology licensing for Bristol-Myers Squibb. He holds degrees in both genetic engineering and business and lives in San Diego, California.
Childrens: Fiction
Age Range: 9 to 12
160 pages, Trade Paper, 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
Distribution Rights: WOR
$7.95 (CAN $9.95)
9781933255330 (1933255331) Pub Date: September 2007
DNA Press/Nartea Publishing