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When the tail of the comet Bhaktul flicks through the Earth’s atmosphere, deadly particles are left in its wake. Suddenly, mankind is confronted with a virus that devastates the adult population. Only those under the age of eighteen seem to be immune. Desperate to save humanity, a renowned scientist proposes a bold plan: to create a ship that will carry a crew of 251 teenagers to a home in a distant solar system. Two years later, the Galahad and its crew—none over the age of sixteen—is launched.

Two years of training have prepared the crew for the challenges of space travel. But soon after departing Earth, they discover that a saboteur is hiding on the Galahad! Faced with escalating acts of vandalism and terrorized by threatening messages, sixteen-year-old Triana Martell and her council soon realize that the stowaway will do anything to ensure that the Galahad never reaches its destination. The teens must find a way to neutralize their enemy. For if their mission fails, it will mean the end of the human race….

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Is it every teen's dream to live without the guidelines and rules of their parents? It may seem like it would be wonderful, but 251 teens know the truth. They are on a mission and they have left their parents behind. It all started when the tail of the comet Bhaktul flew through the Earth's atmosphere leaving particles that caused a deadly virus that effects the adult population of the planet. The greatest scientists and doctors of the world have gathered and come up with a plan. They have discovered that the virus does not affect people under the age of 18, but as people grow older, they will succumb to the virus. A plan has been put together to save the Earth. It includes the selection of 251 16-year-olds leaving the Earth on a spaceship to another planet to save the rest of the people on their planet. The 251 were selected because of their great intellect and skills in a specific field. Once each of the 251 accepted the position, they went through a two-year training program to get them ready for their space mission. The 251 have faced many things and the thought of leaving their loved ones behind and carrying out their mission is very difficult, but what they were not prepared for is an unknown enemy within their ranks. This novel is a wonderful mix of science fiction and mystery that readers will enjoy. Reviewer: Laura J. Brown

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More than 200 years in the future, Comet Bhaktul hurtles past Earth, leaving a deadly contagion in its wake. Bhaktul's disease threatens to annihilate the human race within a decade, but the mysterious illness only affects adults. Scientists worldwide scramble to find a cure, while one scientist proposes a controversial project to preserve humanity, should other efforts fail. Under Project Galahad, 251 teens are sent on a mission to reach a habitable planet free of Bhaktul's contamination. As Galahad enters space, the young people must deal with the intense pressure of saving humankind and the sadness of leaving their families behind. Sixteen-year-old Triana, the ship's commander, must manage daily operations while also dealing with her father's recent death. Matters escalate when, less than a week out, one of the teens spots an adult onboard, a potential Bhaktul carrier. With the help of the Council and the ship's computer brain, Triana does her best to solve the mystery of the uninvited passenger and save their mission. Part space opera, part mystery, the story draws readers in from the beginning with well-placed hooks, plenty of suspense, and a strong premise. The viewpoint alternates between the Galahad crew members and the scientists back at the space station. Solid characterizations keep readers from getting bogged down by the constant shifts in viewpoint, setting, and time. A promising start to a six-part series.-Kim Ventrella, Ralph Ellison Library, Oklahoma City, OK

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ISBN-13: 9780765321077
Publisher: Doherty, Tom Associates, LLC
Publication date: 1/20/2009
Edition description: First Edition
Edition number: 1
Pages: 240
Sales rank: 272,844
Age range: 13 - 18 Years
Lexile: 840L (what's this?)
Series: Galahad Series, #1
Product dimensions: 5.80 (w) x 8.30 (h) x 0.90 (d)

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Dom Testa

DOM TESTA, of Denver, Colorado, has been a radio show host since 1977, and currently is a cohost of the popular Dom and Jane Show on Mix 100 in Denver. Find out more about Dom at www.domtesta.com.

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The Comet's Curse

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1 There are few sights more beautiful. For all of the spectacular
sunsets along a beach, or vivid rainbows arcing over a
mist- covered forest, or high mountain pastures exploding
with wild flowers, nothing could compare to this. This embraced
every breath taking scene. Mother Earth, in all of her supreme
glory, spinning in a showcase of wonder. No picture, no television
image, no movie scene could ever do her justice. From two
hundred miles up it’s spellbinding, hypnotic. Which made saying good-bye even more difficult. The ship sat still and silent in the cold, airless vacuum of
space. It was a massive vessel, but against the backdrop of the
planet below it appeared small, a child teetering at the feet of a
parent, preparing to take its first steps. Soft, twinkling lights at
the edges helped to define the shape which could not easily be
described. Portions of it were boxy, others rectangular, with several
curves and angles that seemed awkward. To an untrained
eye it appeared as if it had simply been thrown together from
leftover parts. In a way, that was true. Its dark, grayish blue surface was speckled by hundreds of
small windows. Two hundred fifty-one pairs of eyes peered out,
eyes mostly wet with tears, getting a final glimpse of home. Two
hundred fifty-one colonists sealedinside, and not one over the
age of sixteen. Their thoughts and feelings contained a single thread: each
envisioned family members two hundred miles below, grouped
together outside, staring up into the sky. Some would be shielding
their eyes from the glare of the sun, unable to see the ship
but knowing that it was up there, somewhere. Others, on the
dark side of the planet, would be sifting through the maze of
stars, hoping to pick out the quiet flicker of light, pointing, embracing,
crying. Many were too ill and unable to leave their beds, but were
likely gazing out their own windows, not wanting to loosen the
emotional grip on their son or daughter so far away.The day filled with both hope and dread had arrived. With a slight shudder, the ship came to life. It began to push
away from the space station where it had been magnetically tethered
for two years. Inside the giant steel shell there was no sensation
of movement other than the image of the orbiting station
gradually sliding past the windows. That was enough to impress
upon the passengers that the voyage had begun.Galahad had launched. After a few moments Triana Martell turned away from one
of the windows and, with a silent sigh, began to walk away. Unlike
her fellow shipmates’ eyes, her eyes remained dry, unable, it
seemed, to cry anymore. “Hey, Tree,” she heard a voice call out behind her. “Don’t you
want to watch?” “You won’t notice anything,” she said over her shoulder. “It
might be hours before you can tell any difference in the size. We
won’t have enough speed for a while.” “Yeah,” came another voice, “but you won’t ever see it again.
Don’t you want to say good-bye?” Triana slipped around a corner of the well- lit hallway, and
when she answered it was mostly to herself. “I’ve already said
my good-byes.” With the entire crew’s attention focused on the outside view,
she had the corridor to herself, and appreciated it.Copyright © 2005 by Dom Testa

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Person who posted a comment on may nine 2011

Yoou couldve just said that you didnt like the other two as much Btw i lovee tthheessee bbookkss
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Posted July 15, 2011

I like this series

This series is most defintly one of my favorites. There are a few parts I dislike but over all I like the series.
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Digiprincess

Posted May 9, 2011

Hmm...

I liked the first one 'okay' but the next two were really boring. I read them because I wanted to know how it ends but it didn't! There are still going to be more of these! Really? Well, book three left me not caring if they drift forever in space or get wiped out by aliens and never make it to their destination. Lol!! And the computer is annoying! I skipped his yammering narrations. It would not have been so bad if he was just interacting with the kids but the author had him narrating...ugh. I gave the first one three stars because it made me care enough to read the next one but the stars go downhill from there.
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Awsome Book

This is such a good book, I'm so excited to read #2.
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Let me say that Dom Testa has a new fan of his work. This was one of the best books I have read in a while. It is obvious he has done a lot of research on space. I don't know if it is a hobby of his or just research he did for this series, but he is spot on. I try to look up the author whenever I read a book by one I am unfamiliar with. I was very impressed by his site. There is a lot of information about the other books in the series and my favorite part was the science. As a teacher this part was important to me. The more students I can direct there the more knowledge will be passed down to them. Check it out.

Now to the review of this fabulous book.
You can't help but get into the heads of the main characters in this book. I tried to imagine what it would be like to be one of 251 teens selected from thousands to carry on the human race. How would I feel leaving a younger sibling at home knowing I would never see my family again, and worse yet I would be leaving my younger siblings to eventually die. Couple those feelings with the overwhelming responsibility I would be faced with and knowing the person I am, I don't thing I would do very well.

This book hooks you from the beginning. It hints at things to come in following books. Mystery, romance possibly? The coolest thing was the narrator of the story is the ships human like computer named ROC. He gives no hints at the end of the book. He leads you with a question then tells you that you will need to read more. My advice to you is "read more". This is a book for which I eagerly await the sequel, which is due June of 2010. I was so pleased with this book that I started sharing bits and pieces of the story with my students. This in turn lead to a waiting list. I loved hearing them argue about who would get to take it home over Spring Break. Any book that can inspire my reluctant reading students is a great book. Well done Mr. Testa.
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THE COMET'S CURSE is about survival and 251 teens sent to save mankind.

When the Bhaktul comet passes through the Earth's atmosphere, many think it is just another beautiful light show. Never would anyone have guessed the devastating outcome this comet would cause.

The tail of the comet leaves deadly particles behind it in the atmosphere, creating a killer virus that affects the adult population of the world. Anyone 18 and older is to get sick and eventually die, and the virus is spreading across the world in all countries at a dangerous rate. The scary reality has many wondering where this will leave humanity.

Then comes a scientist determined to not give up and to save the human race, who proposes a bold, unstable plan that sounds absolutely unethical and ridiculous to many: to create a ship that will carry a team of 251 teenagers to a new planet in a distant solar system. Everyone is shocked and surprised by this plan. Many don't want to go along with the idea, but it is their only hope.

After preparing both the ship and the team of teenage space explorers for the long adventure ahead, the ship, Galahad, finally departs Earth. But soon after this 5-year long trip begins, the crew encounters problems, including the possible hiding of an adult on the ship. An adult who is willing to do anything to ensure that Galahad and everyone aboard never reaches their destination.

Now the council in charge on the ship and every teen aboard Galahad must find a way to defeat their enemy. If they fail the mission, it will mean the end of the human race.....

This is the perfect read for all bookworms, especially those who love science fiction, thrillers, or suspense. A great start to a new series!
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Posted November 11, 2008

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Comet Bhaktul did not collide with the Earth, but its tale past through the atmosphere, providing people with a good light show of bright red particles. Months later, adults around the globe come down with a fatal virus. The comet contaminated anyone eighteen and over with the pandemic death rates devastating the adult population. If a vaccine is not found soon, humanity will be extinct as eighteen is a death sentence to the survivors.

To preserve the species, a special ship Galahad is built as dedicated scientists give up what precious little time they have left with their families to build the craft in a timely manner. The best and brightest teens under the age of sixteen, a crew of 251, are selected to colonize a new home in a distant solar system. Two years later, Galahad led by Triana Martell leaves planet earth. They are ready for anything outer space sends their way, but not inner space as number 252 is a stowaway on board sabotaging the quest.

With nods to Wild in the Streets and Lost in Space albeit much more serious in tone, young adult since fiction fans will love this sold space opera whose prime characters are easy to relate to and admire. Although all carry a heavy burden, the teens are strong and independent as each contributes to the common good of the Galahad community. The prime focus is on Triana, who was traumatized by her beloved father¿s death that turned her into a loner unable to make friends, but capable of caring for others while making difficult decisions. Readers will enjoy the opening gamut of this six book saga to save the species.

Harriet Klausner
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young adult since fiction fans will love this sold space opera