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Someone's Been Messing with Reality

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In this reality-bending alien adventure, a boy discovers his parents’ disappearance is tied to a glowing, reality-warping alien presence hidden in the village’s abandoned mines – perfect for fans o...
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  • 11 February 2025
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In this reality-bending alien adventure, a boy discovers his parents’ disappearance is tied to a glowing, reality-warping alien presence hidden in the village’s abandoned mines – perfect for fans of Stranger Things and high-stakes sci-fi novels.

When Martin Ryan sees a video of his father flying unaided through the air, he realises everything he believed about his life has been a lie. Now his parents have disappeared and Martin discovers something weird brewing in the disused mines of the seaside village where he lives. Something glowing. Something ... egg-like.

Someone's definitely been messing with reality. Martin and his friends must do whatever they can to defeat the aliens that threaten the entire human race. Even if it means stealing cop cars, blowing up the mines and turning a paddling pool into a fighter aircraft.

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Price: $10.99
Pages: 224
Publisher: Little Island Books
Imprint: Little Island Books
Publication Date: 11 February 2025
Trim Size: 5.07 X 3.85 in
ISBN: 9781915071484
Format: Paperback
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'Even as the story moves toward a thunderous climax with world-ending stakes, it maintains focus on Martin’s personal growth.' – Foreword Reviews

'This fast-paced, funny and gripping science fiction novel will delight fans of Stranger Things.'  – Irish Independent

'A fast-paced extra-terrestrial adventure that will have you questioning reality, questioning things the you thought were certain and on the edge of your seat as you wait to see how the story will unfold.'  – Armadillo Magazine

'Striking a delicate balance between a funny sci-fi adventure and a heartfelt story of friendship, this is a thoroughly entertaining teen read, even for those with a fear of huge killer insects.'   – Irish Examiner

'Fast-paced and fresh, this is a funny, thrilling adventure.' – BookTrust

'A perilous sci-fi adventure with a coming-of-age story at its core, this book will be eagerly devoured by young readers.' – Inis Magazine

'I honestly don’t know anyone from age 10 up who won’t love this one. A book that turns its world upside-down, and maybe yours, too; ingenious, intriguing, imaginative, fast, funny and utterly gripping.' – Fallen Star Stories

'This is a great adventure story full of heart and magic. Definitely one to recommend.'  – Read and Reviewed


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'This Irish import will please children who want an over-the-top bully book jam-packed with adventure. This novel is wacky, awesome, and terrifying.' – School Library Journal 

'A raucous read with notably Roald Dahl–leaning social sensibilities.' – Publishers Weekly

John Hearne was born in Wexford in 1970. He worked as an economist in Dublin, Ireland, before changing direction and becoming freelance writer. He has ghostwritten and edited a range of best-selling books, while his journalism has appeared in numerous national and international newspapers and magazines. His first middle grade novel, The Very Dangerous Sisters of Indigo McCloud was published in the US in 2023.