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The sci-fi series careens to a conclusion as JT comes to terms with the startling truth about his destiny on the Rings of Orbis.

Johnny Turnbull now knows that his sister, Ketheria, is the Scion — a long-awaited being who will bring understanding and healing to the universe. But what about him? As the Scion’s protector and guardian, JT is expected to start training to become a Space Jumper, a mercenary soldier who can jump through time and space. And he’s not happy about it, especially as he promised his girlfriend, Max, he would never take on that dangerous role, which could take him who-knows-how-far away. Can anything — or any one — guide Johnny to his true calling? And as new trouble brews on Orbis, will even Space Jumper skills be enough to help JT protect his sister and his friends?

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In volume one of The Softwire, Johnny Turnbull, his sister Ketheria, and several other children were the only survivors of a disaster that killed off all of the adults on the starship Renaissance. Arriving at the gigantic space habitat called the Rings of Orbis, the children were immediately indentured and forced to do dangerous menial work despite Johnny's rare ability to act as a Softwire, a living interface with even the most sophisticated computer systems. In volume three of the series, Ketheria was revealed as the Scion, an interplanetary savior and the universe's last chance to avoid destruction. Johnny, readers were told, is destined to be the Tonat, the Scion's powerful protector, but as this fourth and final volume opens, he is still refusing to accept this role. He and the other children have been lied to repeatedly by the various equally rapacious alien species who share power on Orbis, and Johnny is determined to uncover the truth no matter what the consequences. Haarsma's plotting and language are still occasionally awkward, but he continues to develop as a writer. Middle school readers are likely to become emotionally involved with his characters. Those who have followed the series thus far should find the conclusion to their liking. Reviewer: Michael Levy

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ISBN-13: 9780763627126
Publisher: Candlewick Press
Publication date: 3/9/2010
Pages: 368
Sales rank: 275,189
Age range: 10 - 14 Years
Lexile: 660L (what's this?)
Series: Softwire Series , #4
Product dimensions: 6.10 (w) x 8.50 (h) x 1.30 (d)

Meet the Author

PJ Haarsma has been gazing at the stars and wondering what’s out there his whole life. After a successful career as a commercial photographer, he finally decided to write about it. He lives in Carlsbad, California.

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Anonymous

Posted November 5, 2011

TOTALLY enjoyed this book!

I can't wait to read the next three!
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Posted October 16, 2011

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Posted August 5, 2011

Loved it

I loved it but the ending was very sad and disapointing but overall the book is great its worth the money
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Anonymous

Posted July 31, 2011

LOVE IT

GREAT BOOK
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LOVE IT

Great book
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Posted July 31, 2011

Love it

But do not like the end
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Posted July 31, 2011

LOVE IT!!!!!!!

Great book
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The 4 books were great but the end to this book was dissapointing
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Posted May 27, 2011

THE BEST BOOK EVER

My favorite book I have read so far. I loved it.
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Posted May 8, 2011

Shattering

The conclusion to this action-packed series is up there with Mockingjay in terms of series endings. Every last character has developed and matured far beyond what I expected. The action and suspense increased dramatically, and the final moments of action were simply mind-shattering.
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Posted April 27, 2011

GREAT!!!!!!

this ia the best book i have ever read!!!!!!!!! :)
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Anonymous

Posted April 21, 2011

Amazing!

Best book ever!(besides harry potter and percy jackson)
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Posted April 12, 2011

Amazing!

This sci-fi novel explores the great wonders of futoristic technoloy.
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Posted March 14, 2011

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Anonymous

Posted May 6, 2010

Why it's so Good.

The Orbis series is an excellent series to just read for fun because the story line is entertaining, the characters are intresting, and the setting is amazing! DJ Haarsma has a way of drawing you in and keaping you intrested with his characters integrity and courage.
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Dano312

Posted April 21, 2010

Thought provoking and detailed for young and old

P.J. Haarsma is nothing short of a genius in the field of book writing. Even if you are not in tune with SCIFI literature, or books of that nature, you, if you decide to start reading his material, can not help but be drawn into the vivid worlds he created. i picked up his first Softwire book in a bargain bin for 1 dollar and was less than enthusiastic about opening the cover. But I did and have never been disappointed with his mind moving and motivating portrayals of common feelings that the person in each one of us can identify with. You too can learn to love the works of this brilliant writer. Mr Haarsma is also very involved with helping people of all ages and backgrounds remember and use their minds to exercise memory and thinking ability also. I thank P.J. Haarsma for his contribution, to all of mankind, to recapture reasoning, imagination and fun in using our wonderful brains.
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jetraven

Posted June 16, 2009

Great Science Fiction!

This is book 3 of the series. While the main character, JT, and some of the other principal characters are people you feel you know by now and feel like you can relate to, there are always new characters being introduced which are unique and intriguing. As JT is pulled through many different predicaments, you wonder what will happen next and are constantly trying to figure out who is to be trusted and who isn't which creates some great suspense. You will be drawn in to these books just as JT is drawn in to computers!
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Richelle_Taylor

Posted June 1, 2009

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My Favorite Softwire Story So Far!

I have to admit, I enjoyed the first two books from The Softwire series so much that I could hardly wait for this third one to come out and it did not disappoint me! In fact, this was my favorite one from the series so far!

PJ Haarsma's imagination has created yet another exciting world very unique from the first two. I enjoyed visualizing Orbis 3 with its large crystal sculptures and sparkling scenery.

As I read about the continued adventures of JT and his sister and friends I was thrilled at all the intense action that started off right from the very beginning and lasted clear through to the last page.

I felt relief for the children as they seemed to be in a kinder world without having to work as slaves and get to live in the care of their good friend. Yet, they had plenty of opportunities to show their intelligence and bravery as they fight off components playing an exciting life-threatening game--a game which amused me as I realized the author was managing to teach us a little about physics along the way.

It was charming to read how JT and Maxine "Max" adjust to adolescent feelings, especially toward each other now that they are getting a little older. I think the story also does a wonderful job of demonstrating how easy it is to become prey to the night life and addictions and the consequences that can occur as experienced by JT's friend Theodore.

Now, I will sit back and try to patiently wait for Orbis 4 (and perhaps even a movie as these stories sure would make a great one)!
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Denise_Gary

Posted April 28, 2009

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Finding Truth Through Hardship

The third installment in The Softwire series begins with a glimmer of hope for the orphaned human children enslaved on the Rings of Orbis. Their friend is now their guarantor. All they have to do is go to school and have fun - a concept that has become foreign to them. But life is never simple on Orbis and as in all of The Softwire novels, the intrigue and action takes off immediately. This series would translate well into movies. Haarsma has a terrific visual sense and the closing act of this book is nothing short of spectacular!

The best thing about The Softwire series is that although they function as young adult books, they are much more than children's books to alert adults. They are filled with earthly political correlations and life's brutal realities, even though the stories play out on a completely alien world. Any person who has struggled to maintain their dignity and will to keep going while surviving oppressive conditions will find a kindred spirit in the main character, JT. Haarsma makes the reader feel JT's introspective questioning, his searching, his constant yearning and his aching desire for freedom and to know the purpose of his life. I have always loved the character most for his maintenance of kindness and compassion in the face of cruelty and abuse. However, in Wormhole Pirates on Orbis 3, it seems as though JT is losing these qualities which set him apart as a true hero. It is quite shocking to discover that JT is developing a hard side. Life is pushing him to darker places. But Haarsma's writing style is one of reality. As sad as I felt to witness JT's growing coldness, I realized the author was holding true to human nature. Hardship slowly wears people down, fills them with grief and kills their spirit. The challenge for any person of quality is whether they can meet cruelty with kindness. JT is becoming more than a softwire and we see his responsibilities will make his decisions more difficult in the future. Will he completely lose his humanity to the ages-old enemy of abuse at the hands of those in power or will he show himself to be a leader who will not give up the best qualities a human being can possess?

Loneliness and pain can open the door to understanding and this is illustrated well in the higher level of compassion JT ultimately feels for his tormentor than his mentor. JT and his nemesis both long for freedom and happiness; they just attempt to gain it in radically different ways. One uses sadness as a motivating force; the other uses it as a destructive force. But there is another important difference between them. JT has the unwavering support of his sister, whose belief in him cannot be shaken. This unbroken trust strengthens his resolve to keep fighting for their future. JT's adversary tramples those who devote themselves to him, leaving him weak and alone in the end.

I love these books for the quiet depth that can be found amidst their obvious, exciting action. I look forward to Orbis 4 to find the answer to the question JT is left asking himself - what kind of man will he become? I hope I am not disappointed in him, but with Haarsma telling the story, there will be truth regardless.
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Posted January 21, 2009

Virus on Orbis 1 (The Softwire Series, #1)

This book called ¿Virus on Orbis 1¿ by P.J. Haarsma is a good book. It¿s a book about a boy named Johnny Turnbull also known as J.T. and at first all the kids on a ship named the renaissance makes fun of him because he was special. The reason why he was special was because he could talk to there ships computer. When the renaissance landed on its designated location which is Orbis 1 the kids sooner relies the place that they looked forward to going to there whole life was a planet of aliens. The worst part about this was that now that they are there they have to work for almost there whole life so that they could be free. This is basically the beginning of the book. I recommend this book to people who likes a good fantasy book about a kid that finds out he¿s more special then he thinks and later on saves the day. I rate this book a 10/10
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