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The Secret of the Great Red Spot (Jupiter Chronicles) Paperback – June 15, 2018

by Leonardo Ramirez (Author)
3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
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Book One of the Steampunk Series, "The Jupiter Chronicles"

It is the year 1892 and Ian and Callie Castillo have had to suffer the hardships of a single parent family since their father went missing five years ago. Since then Ian has refused to use the last gift that his father left the wounded boy; a telescope that sits collecting dust in the attic.

When Callie decides to peer through its murky lens, it activates the device and sends the Castillos to the steam-powered floating cities of Jupiter where they discover the secret behind their father's disappearance. But can they uncover the secret behind the Red Spot and save the Jovians before the Martians launch their attack?

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  1. Reading age
    7 - 11 years, from customers
  2. Book 1 of 3
    The Jupiter Chronicles
  3. Print length
    140 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - Kindergarten
  6. Dimensions
    5.25 x 0.33 x 8 inches
  7. Publisher
    Leonardoverse Books
  8. Publication date
    June 15, 2018
  9. ISBN-10
    0692140441
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0692140444
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Reviewed by Mamta Madhavan for Readers' Favorite

FIVE STARS! *****

Fast paced and an engaging read. The transformation of the telescope into a space ship and Ian and Callie's trip to Jupiter will really thrill young readers. The presence of steam engines, gadgets, and planet Jupiter makes it a fun story. Ian and Callie are developed well. A simple story with a science fiction theme that is intriguing.

The author has done an excellent job and the 'Jupiter Facts' at the end of the book are very informative for children. A thrilling science fiction story filled with excitement and mystery.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Leonardoverse Books (June 15, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 140 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0692140441
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0692140444
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 7 - 11 years, from customers
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - Kindergarten
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.9 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.25 x 0.33 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.6 3.6 out of 5 stars 51 ratings

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Leonardo Ramirez

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Leonardo Ramirez is an American science fiction and fantasy author of Puerto Rican descent. He is also a screenwriter, singer and a martial artist with a 4th degree black belt in Karate and a brown belt in American Bushido Kenjutsu which is the study of the katana (samurai sword).

From his humble beginnings in Bronx, New York, he’s bootstrapped his way into the hearts of science fiction/fantasy readers—young and old alike. As a husband and father, his family is his first joy. As a child, he’s lived through the hardships of extreme poverty and homelessness in a single-parent home. But these have only brought him to recognize the strength of family and the faith in God that keeps them bound together in love.

This is truly a man who understands that life is for the living and he helps every one of his readers live life to the fullest through the wonderful adventures of his written worda! He also has a soft spot in his heart for people who are hurting. These can be kids who have had to grow up in a single-parent family as was the case in the popular steampunk kids’ series, THE JUPITER CHRONICLES. It can also be young girls who have suffered an assault like Haven did in HAVEN OF DANTE. Those are the kids and adults he wants to speak to share his message of hope.

Leonardo Ramirez lives with his wife Kristen, their daughter Mackenzy and their two dogs, Duchess and Tinkerbell in a small suburb of Nashville, Tennessee.

You can visit him at his website at Leonardoverse.com

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Barb Mayo
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun new series to share and enjoy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 30, 2012
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The Jupiter Chronicles: The Secret of the Great Red Spot, is the first book in Leonardo Ramirez' Children's Steampunk series. The story opens with brother and sister, Ian and Callie Castillo living with their mother, Camilla, a single parent ever since her husband Peter left years before. The kids are your typical brother versus sister duo, but what happens next is anything but typical. I won't spoil the surprise - although you can guess from the book's title - but I will say that you're in for a fast-paced ride through the universe, where you will encounter one of the most endearing characters I've ever run into: Stinky Frank. He's brave, resourceful, loyal, and well, stinky.

Mr. Ramirez weaves numerous fun scientific facts throughout the book, and includes a few important life lessons as well, namely no matter how "awful" you think your sibling is, they're usually your best ally in life, and most importantly: sometimes parents leave, but it's never the fault of the child.

Younger and/or reluctant readers will find this an exciting read, and older ones will zip through it in one sitting.

I cannot WAIT for the next installment of The Jupiter Chronicles - and I'm a grandmother!
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andrew heffernan
3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2017
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Kids enjoyed it, but it was a bit too quick to conclude.
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Felix Andrews
1.0 out of 5 stars Lacking.
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2013
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This book was one of the worst pieces of writing that I have read in recent years. The plot was thin and obvious, character development non-existent, dialogue and humour contrived, predictable and tedious, and the author relies wholly on assertion to instruct his readers' reactions - no room for inference here. I cannot remember the last time I read a book so lacking in literary merit. I have told my six-year-old not to bother reading it. I strongly recommend the author find himself a day job.
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Michael Thal
5.0 out of 5 stars Science Fiction Chapter Book for Young Readers
Reviewed in the United States on April 27, 2013
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Ian, age 12, and Callie, age 9, are typical American children whose father deserted them five years ago and mom resorts to beans and rice to feed them. The only souvenir the children have of their dad is a telescope perched in the attic. Ever curious, Callie decides one sleepless night to take a peek into the telescope, but she soon finds out she will be getting more than expected.

In an easy-to-read writing style that will quickly grab the interest of elementary school readers, Leonardo Ramirez brings us an enjoyable science fiction chapter book, The Jupiter Chronicles: The Secret of the Great Red Spot.

Kids will thoroughly love Ramirez's unique imagination and flights of fancy as they enjoy Ian and Callie's trip to Jupiter and the fascinating characters they encounter. First, there's the evil Emperor Phobos, a lizard man from Mars. Stinky Frank is an interstellar Tinman and First Petros, a mystery man, is the individual the children must rescue from the Great Red Spot or else all of Jupiter will be doomed.

Michael Thal is the author of "The Legend of Koolura".
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Labs2
4.0 out of 5 stars Good for kids
Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2016
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Good short chapter book for kids. I think it could have been a little longer but I and my kids liked it.
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RJS
5.0 out of 5 stars Full of action, battle scenes, and exciting space beings.
Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2020
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Ian and Callie Castillo’s dad disappeared in 1892. He left Ian a telescope before he went missing but Ian refused to look at it. Callie finally looks into it and that is when something magical happens. This exploratory tale is wonderful and charming. Author Ramirez laces entertaining, logical, and sci-fi events with aspects of wisdom wrapped up in a steam-punk fantasy. The storyline combines the present, with an age gone by. Full of action, battle scenes, exciting space beings, an evil lizard emperor, quirky characters, and humor kids will love. This imaginary tale will make a great addition to your fantasy collection. Well done Author Ramirez.
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Mark E. Poe
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Story
Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2021
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Well written, edge of seat adventure which all ages can enjoy! Cool steam tech space ships! Easy to follow and compelling narratives place the reader right in the story. The characters are just like people we know, easy to relate to and hard not to care for. Can’t wait to read the next one!
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Dan Conrad
1.0 out of 5 stars Keep looking
Reviewed in the United States on June 14, 2015
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Ridiculous story. Nothing remotely plausible or redeeming about it. Somebody's effort to write a fantasy about his parents' divorce. Total waste of time.
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IGetPwnedOften
5.0 out of 5 stars A good introduction to science fiction and Steampunk for children
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2014
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I first learned of this book through my involvement with the British Steampunk community, and as my son (who is eight) is a prolific reader and keen on scifi and Steampunk I thought it would be worth a look.

Once the book arrived I read through it myself to make sure it was suitable which it most certainly is. When I showed it to him, he insisted on reading it immediately (he always gets excited over new books). Although he reads very well, like all children he enjoys having stories read to him, so we took it in turns; me reading a chapter and then him reading one to me. Usually we'll read two to four chapters in this fashion before bed, but in this instance he insisted on reading the whole thing straight through.

The plot is an interesting mix of old and new, with Victorian slums on Earth juxtaposed with steam powered rocket ships reminiscient of Flash Gordon. There is intrigue, a villain, space battles and everthing else a child could want, as well as a very down to Earth and believable relationship between the protagonists, siblings Ian and Callie, as they search for their missing father.

The book is relatively short, but this is not a bad thing as the pace of the tale maintains throughout and as it is the first of a series it's a good length for kids to be able to get through and keep a handle on what has gone before. The inclusion of both a boy and girl as main characters means this book should appeal to girls as much as boys, which is always a good thing.

I think the best way to sum up this review is by saying that my son, upon finishing the first book, immediately asked if there were any more in the series.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2017
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Was ok. Bought to use with my class. We didn't finish it
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R. Welsh
1.0 out of 5 stars One Star
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 18, 2016
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Awful.
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emma west
5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 7, 2013
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This book is about a little girl and her older brother going of f into space to save their father from being kept as a prisoner on jupiter. I personally think that this book is very good and a great book for all kids whatsoever type of books they like.
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