Computer-generated, 3-D illustrations provide an interesting partnership to the spaceships and Martian landscape. As the story continues on for another 400 pages in subsequent parts, it's possible these shortcomings are overcome in later installments. This novel, however, lacks the depth of character, plot development, and world-building that are hallmarks of those other great works. The author is clearly invoking Orson Scott Card's works, 'Harry Potter,' Star Trek, and other classic science fiction tales. Gilbert is soon revealed as a chosen one, and he and Aoleon are tapped to save the beleaguered planet from an evil dictator and an artificial intelligence device that controls the government. For example, readers may wonder why the protagonist makes a 'prayful wish' to escape his home and parents when the only evidence of his unhappiness is a slim reference to his parents arguing. Unfortunately, though LeVasseur clearly details the inner workings of the spaceship and is adept at describing the astronomy and technology, there is not enough development of plot or character motivation. by Brent LeVasseur ( 39 ) 9.99 First it was Earth’s cows, and now it’s the Martian galact supply When will this madness end While spying on the Luminon, Aolon and Gilbert uncover the Martian leader's plot to steal Earth’s milk cows for his own nefarious ends. If only he can survive.Gr 5–7-This sci-fi adventure story starts out with several interesting, if somewhat familiar, elements: Gilbert Sullivan discovers 'circle makers,' aka Martian visitors, in his family's field and is taken aboard a UFO (albeit willingly) and goes on a trip to Mars where he discovers a blue-skinned race of Martians and befriends the titular Aoleon. Never.until now! This may be the adventure Gilbert always wished for. And luckily, he has never ever confronted an evil ruler of Mars bent on conquering the Earth to steal its cows. And never been eaten alive by a gigantic slor (well, almost never, unless you count Billy the fat bully at school). Never trekked across a vast Martian desert. Never skyboarded across a megalopolis hidden deep inside an extinct volcano. Never met strange aliens from other worlds. Gilbert has never been attacked by swarms of giant killer robots. But they sprint to Aoléon's saucer and escape only to be pursued by the U.S. Brent has over 20 years of public accounting experience in a wide range of.

Farmer Johnson also investigates the strange light, and thinking that Gilbert and Aoléon are vandals, he chases them. Winnipeg Accountant Brent Morrish is the primary assurance partner for the firm. Curious, Gilbert ventures out to discover the source of the light and stumbles into a beautiful Martian girl sitting in a crop circle. A mysterious light sweeps over the night sky and awakens Farmer Johnson and Gilbert, the boy next door. op circles magically appear in Farmer Johnson's field.

First Contact by Brent LeVasseur