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The hilarious adventures of earthling Tommy Storm as he is suddenly transported to join a training school in the Milky Way. Is Tommy, a well-known loser on earth, about to become the saviour of earth and the universe? Not if evil mastermind A-Sad-Bin-Liner succeeds in unleashing his plot of mass destruction. The intergalactic adventures are action packed and totally compelling. It's funny, fast-paced science fiction for fans of Star Wars, Hitch-Hiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Space Balls and Red Dwarf.
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Tommy Storm Synopsis
In the year 2096, Earth is sent an invitation by Wisebeardyface, head of the MilkyFed, that will change the course of its history. "We, the MilkyFed, are delighted to invite 5 children to a training school...in the centre of the Milky Way." Earthling and loser Tommy Storm, aged 11 , is chosen for the secret mission for all the wrong reasons. Travelling in the 'BigLongThingy III' spaceship and wearing the NUTS (Nations Undertaking Travel into Space) space outfit, a polka-dot skin-tight ski-suit with 'E' for Earth imprinted on the back, he's convinced he will fail.Yet could it be that Tommy, and his newly spiked and trendy hair, is the only hope for the Earth and the Universe itself? Declan Kiberd, one of Ireland's foremost literary critics has said of "Tommy Storm": "Brilliant.
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9781847244253 |
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6th March 2008 |
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A.J. Healy |
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Quercus |
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Paperback |
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About A.J. Healy
A.J. Healy was born and raised in Dublin. By the age of
three, A. J. had taken a drugs overdose (accidental*) crashed the
family car through the garage (probably accidental) and been suspended
twice from school. When A.J. was five, his father left the family home
and emigrated, leaving his mother (Marguerite) to bring up A.J. and his
younger brother alone, until she remarried six years later —
subsequently introducing another baby boy to the family. Having
completed school and a BComm, A.J. travelled the world, working in
Australia, before taking a job with Goldman Sachs in London. Two years
later, he left Goldmans to start a brick factory in one of South
Africa’s townships. After a series of mishaps and adventures (including
being held-up at gunpoint and losing a number of lorries) A.J. returned
to Europe, involving himself in a variety of ventures.
In October 2001, at the age of 32, A.J. ditched the world of
entrepreneurial endeavour (and vice-versa) to follow his life-long
passion — getting up late and writing plays & stories.
A.J. had put aside a number of years' worth of savings to fund his
writing efforts but, due to bad luck (or complete stupidity), he lost
all these savings at the start of 2002.
Slightly peeved, humbled and surviving on berries & own-label
beer, A.J. shut all financial worries from his mind and wrote ‘Tommy
Storm’.
Further information: https://www.tommystorm.com
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