Only You Can Save Mankind
- 176 pages
- 7 hours of reading
When the aliens on Johnny's computer game want to surrender rather than be blown up, Johnny has to learn to wage all-out peace and save them from destruction.
Johnny Series
This series follows the adventures of a young protagonist unexpectedly thrust into the role of world protector. Readers can expect a blend of humor, adventure, and fantasy as he bravely confronts various threats. It's an engaging tale of courage and responsibility that immerses you in extraordinary situations. Each installment presents new challenges, proving that even an ordinary person can achieve remarkable feats.
Recommended Reading Order
Johnny And The Dead
- 208 pages
- 8 hours of reading
When the local council starts planning to build on the town cemetery, Johnny becomes involved with the local ghosts who refuse to take it lying down. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
Johnny and the bomb
- 240 pages
- 9 hours of reading
When Johnny spends time with old Mrs Tachyon, a bag-lady, he discovers she seems to hold the key to different times, including the Blackbury Blitz in 1941. Suddenly Johnny finds time shifts beneath him and he is back in 1941. Johnny wonders how much changing the past can really change the future. Suggested level: intermediate, junior secondary.
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The Johnny Maxwell Slipcase Box
- 752 pages
- 27 hours of reading
A collection of three of books from Terry Pratchett including: Only You Can Save Mankind The aliens in Johnny’s computer game are not supposed to surrender. They’re supposed to die… “Impressively original.” –Daily Telegraph Johnny and the Dead When Johnny discovers he can talk to the dead, he has bad news for them. They’re going to have to move… “Inspired imagination” –Independent Johnny and the Bomb There’s more to the local bag lady than some dubious black bags. Suddenly Johnny and his friends find themselves back in 1941 — in the Blackbury Blitz… “A Terry Pratchett classic.” –The Times Terry Pratchett is one of the most popular authors writing today. He is well known for the phenomenally successful Discworld® series. His first novel for young readers,The Amazing Maurice and His Educated Rodents, won the 2002 Carnegie Medal, and he is also the author of a number of other successful titles for younger readers, includingThe Bromeliadtrilogy, which is being adapted into a spectacular animated movie.
Johnny Maxwell ist ein Junge mit lebhafter Phantasie, der immer wieder in die merkwürdigsten Abenteuer stolpert. Im ersten Band gerät er in ein Computerspiel, dessen Zielfiguren kapitulieren und sich zurückziehen wollen; im zweiten Band wollen Gespenster auf einem Friedhof verhindern, dass ihre Heimstatt an einen Immobilienmakler verschachert wird…