Professor Angelicus Visits the Big Blue Ball [Library Binding]

L.B.B. Ward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 2004

On the first day of spring, Zak, his dog Ziggy, and his friend Ivy plan to go fishing. But what they find at the river is beyond their wildest imagination. Professor Aquius Botanicus Angelicus arrives from the planet Quantia in search of pure water to fuel his unlikely spaceship – a giant bubble. He must find the water quickly, in order to return home to his planet for the Rainbow Festival - held once every billion years - so Zak and Ivy agree to help. The task seems simple enough, but as the three friends travel the world, they find it’s not so easy. Can Zak and Ivy help the Professor find the water he needs in time to make it to the Festival? Will they be foiled by the evil, shape-shifting creature, Borrell? Have things on Earth gone so wrong that they’ll never find pure water?

A journey filled with imagination, discovery, and friendship, Professor Angelicus Visits The Big Blue Ball will leave you thinking about Earth – and the rest of the universe – as you never have before.

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Ms. Ward's exquisite novel has given us the chance to offer something we've never seen before - a fabulous adventure story that also shares a real understanding of and real education about the delicate relationships that surround us here on Earth.

We feel extremely fortunate to have been the ones to produce this important first book in the Profesor Angelicus series.

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On the first day of spring, Zak, his dog Ziggy, and his friend Ivy plan to go fishing. But what they find at the river is beyond their wildest imagination. Professor Aquius Botanicus Angelicus arrives from the planet Quantia in search of pure water to fuel his unlikely spaceship – a giant bubble. He must find the water quickly, in order to return home to his planet for the Rainbow Festival - held once every billion years - so Zak and Ivy agree to help. The task seems simple enough, but as the three friends travel the world, they find it’s not so easy. Can Zak and Ivy help the Professor find the water he needs in time to make it to the Festival? Will they be foiled by the evil, shape-shifting creature, Borrell? Have things on Earth gone so wrong that they’ll never find pure water?

A journey filled with imagination, discovery, and friendship, Professor Angelicus Visits The Big Blue Ball will leave you thinking about Earth – and the rest of the universe – as you never have before.

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Product Details

• Library Binding: 200 pages
• Publisher: MumbleFish Books (September 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0975964909
• ISBN-13: 978-0975964903
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,700,138 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Kids to become "Sharlings" of the Earth, November 10, 2004

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James Barnes (Traverse City, MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professor Angelicus Visits the Big Blue Ball (Library Binding)

Living a seemingly normal life in a normal town, young Zak, his dog Ziggy, and his best friend Ivy are suddenly greeted by a strange and unfamiliar character named Professor Aquius Botanicus Angelicus. Stranger still, the professor has arrived on planet Earth in search of the pure water he needs to fuel his spaceship. One would think that on a planet that is 70% water this would be easy...however, Professor Angelicus and the children discover that finding pure water on a planet subject to ever-increasing pollution by humans is not that easy.

And so the journey begins, as the crew searches for pure water in lakes, oceans, and rainforests. Along the way the children meet and request help from the most unlikely characters: a talking French butterfly, King Crab, Dolphin, and an evil monster that morphs into its victim's greatest fear. By stating pertinent facts about our environment and "teaching without preaching," author L.B.B. Ward does an excellent job of interpreting relevant scientific and social topics. Covering natural history, biology, pollution, war, peace, respect, and community involvement, Ward explains how to become guardians or "sharelings" of the Earth. The author's personal closeness to nature, humanitarian spirit, and gentle voice provide a most needed call to action with this imaginative and clever new adventure novel.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A colorful story, brimming with imaginative characters, October 12, 2004

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Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Professor Angelicus Visits the Big Blue Ball (Library Binding)

Professor Angelicus Visits The Big Blue Ball is a delightful adventure novel for all ages. When Professor Aquius Botanicus Angelicus comes to Earth from the planet Quantia in search of pure water to fuel his giant bubble of a spaceship, two best friends agree to help him. But finding pure water is not as easy as may seem, and an evil, shape-shifting creature is on their tail. A colorful story, brimming with imaginative characters, inventive ideas, and just plain fun.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read !!, October 3, 2004

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M. Rosanova - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Professor Angelicus Visits the Big Blue Ball (Library Binding)

This story is a must read for all of us here on the " Big Blue Ball". A very touching and imaginative story that will inspire everyone to appreciate and protect the wonderful planet we have all taken for granted.