Audience members each received copies of science fiction books. Virus on orbis 1 is the first book in the softwire series, and it will be interesting to see where the author takes johnny next. Oddly enough, i have to thank nathon filion for tweeting a link for a free digital copy of the first book virus on orbis 1. Pj haarsma is the executive producer and coshowrunner of lionsgates hit show, con man starring alan tudyk and nathan fillion.
The childrens parents are killed during an incident in the seedship in. Aaseng, nathan 10605 q49209 theres a wolf at the door. The ruggedly handsome star of tvs castle was the delight of fans as he headlined a fundraiser on the arizona state university campus in tempe, june 7. Book description thirteenyearold johnny turnbull has always known there was something different about him. Virus on orbis 1 by pj haarsma is set in the future when over population it becoming a problem on earth. Virus on orbis 1, first published in 2006 and released in paperback in 2008. Virus on orbis 1, have accompanying video games which require knowledge from the novels to advance. The majority of this story features him battling both the trading council and orbis s rulers, the keepers. Nathan had already done a reading of the first three chapters and it was terrific. Virus on orbis 1 by pj haarsma, lives in the futuristic world of space travel and alien beings. Haarsma created a free, online roleplaying game, also called the rings of orbis, set in the same universe. On pj haarsma s imagined future frontier of the rings of orbis, aliens from myriad planets and star systems live together.
The softwire virus on orbis 1 paperback a human boy with an uncanny link to computers finds danger and discovery on the rings of orbis in this riveting scifi adventure. It the main character, jonny turnbulls case her is going to the first ring of orbis. It turns out hes the firstever human softwire able. Scifi fans will tear through this new adventure as johnny turnbull first human softwire finds more danger and intrigue on the next ring of orbis. Virus on orbis 1, read by haarsma s close friend nathan fillion, are freely available on the web as. The books are accompanied by a free online roleplaying game called rings of orbis which requires players to answer questions about the novels in order to solve puzzles and advance within the game also, the first three chapters of the softwire. Pj haarsma author of the softwire series and creator of the virtual alien society.
Pj haarsma is a canadian born sciencefiction author best known for his creation of the rings of orbis universe. It is set in space, in an original fictional universe of haarsma s creation. Virus on orbis 1 the children on the seed ship renaissance are sold as slaves to the aliens on the rings of. Virus on orbis 1 and the upcoming novel the softwire.
Now everyone from schools, libraries, publishers, and authors is embracing video games as the link to bring children to reading. Some of our favorite science fiction stories for schoolage children. Pj haarsma is an awardwinning canadian born science fiction author best known for creating the rings of orbis universe, which encompasses the softwire series of books and now the spectrum comics. A powerful book for reluctant readers, especially boys. Read online prentice hall american government chapter 5. Thirteen year olds discover hidden telepathic powers. Student ventures from southeast africa to pursue gender. Not all are humanoid, but greed, specism, and power struggles abound. Original, intelligent and immersive, the softwire is a perfect example of why the young adult novel is so good. Nathan fillion, known to most as mal from firefly and the serenity film, sat down with late last week and chatted about his work on pj haarsma s the softwire book series. From school library journal grade 59johnny turnbull has spent all of his 12 years aboard the seedship renaissance en route to the rings of orbis. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. Virus on orbis 1 that he has an ability the other children who traveled on their parents ship, incubated after their. Which brings me to the recently published august 2006 young adult science fiction novel, the softwire.
He resides in california with his wife and two children. Virus on orbis 1 betrayal on orbis 2 have both been released. Pj haarsma has written the first two in a 4 part story called the softwire. Thirteenyearold johnny turnbull has always known there was something different about him, even before he and two hundred other kids landed on the. Nathan fillion may very well be the friendliest, most unpretentious spaceship captain, mysterysolving author and science fiction heartthrob in the known universe. The haarsma cafe 33 members last activity nov 28, 2008 11. The second season is available on their new premium digital channel, comicconhq as well as itunes and amazon channels. Nathan fillion on the late late show nathan fillions page 1 3. Haarsma takes part in school visits to promote his book and encourage imagination and reading in the school children.
After reading my last firefly blog, denise of kids need to read sent me two pictures of nathan fillion and his goddaughter, skylar. Because of this people are taking space ships and are traveling to other planets. Theyre aimed at a younger audience but are very enjoyable apr 10, 2008. Haarsma is currently writing spectrum novels slated for release in 2016. On sunday, we had a free drawing for an advance reading copy of pj haarsma s new book, the softwire. When twelveyearold johnny and his sister arrive on orbits in a space ship of orphans, he finds he has a unique. The softwire is a series of four, young adult, science fiction novels by pj haarsma. Virus on orbis 1 is the first of a science fiction series for children ages 912 year old johnny turnbull, or short, jt, his younger sister ketheria, and two hundred of other children grew up on a spaceship called renaissance which is on its way to the rings of orbis. Access free the softwire virus on orbis 1 pj haarsma the softwire virus on orbis 1 pj haarsma the softwire. We had a delicious dinner sunday evening with jade corn of phoenix book company, kntrs book distributor.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A group of around two hundred children are orphaned in outer space on their journey to the rings of orbis. Born philip jon haarsma june 5, 19641964 06 05 georgetown, ontario, canada occupation novelist citizenship dual citizen of canada and united states period 2006 to the. Virus on orbis 1, with letters to convince them to complete an audio book read by nathan. Libraries inspired by new theories, such as how video games teach. The softwire is a series of four young adult science fiction novels by pj haarsma.
Books go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. In this second episode of the softwire, pj haarsma takes readers on another lightningpaced, cyberfueled ride through the amazing universe he introduced in the softwire. Nathan christopher fillion born march 27, 1971 is a canadianamerican actor and voice actor best known for the lead role of captain malcolm reynolds in the television series firefly and its feature film continuation, serenity, as well as his role as richard castle on the abc series castle. One of the projects involved bombarding the publisher of pj haarsma s ya novel, the softwire. Hollywood star visits asu to promote teen reading, science.
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