Joseph Ireland

HIGH FANTASY, EPIC ADVENTURE, THE POWER OF A SIMPLE CHOICE. WHAT IS EVIL?Kidnapped and tormented by an evil archmage who wants them to learn to harness the power of evil, Kialessa and Piex must find unexpected allies while they plan for their escape. It's not the wicked goblins that worry them, or the troll infested swamp, or even the towering rot dragon that keeps them there, but a simple riddle. Will they ever be able to return to their king and college again? Comprehensive teacher notes right here First chapter reader Reader comments: "Enthralling." Emily, 15 "A deeply philosophical story that touched on every issue I pondered as a young teenager." Sally, marketing manager. "It's just as good as the first book, but it's also got dragons " Vanessa, primary school student, age 7.

One of Earth's oldest allies is sick - deadly sick. What can Lucky, Chase and their best friend Arren do to prevent an impending techno-apocalypse? Perhaps the mysterious Caretaker of planet Earth can provide answers, if only they knew who or where he was Or will a sick machine bent on self-preservation overtake the entire world... The Mechanizer is the 4th book in Dr Joe's "Space Chase" series that explore sound scientific concepts through a fun and engaging narrative. Learn about forces, motion, friction and gravity as Lucky, Chase, and their alien friend Arren save the world

Elizabeth is the second book in the series Space Chase, which explores sound scientific concepts within the framework of an engaging science fiction narrative. This story focuses on heat, states of matter, and coloured fire We also clarify the relationships between Lucky, Chase and their strange, and estranged, parents. Elizabeth is a compelling and informative narrative designed to make science fiction, and science fact, fun

Life changes, but what if everything you ever believed turned out to be a lie? With every goodness taken away from her, how will Kialessa find herself in a cruel and distant world? Or will she finally discover for herself what it was that her father would never speak of when he told the old stories of 'the lands beyond the mountains'... "I loved this book. It was very mysterious and the battle scene at the end was intense, so I had to keep reading to see how it would end The plot unfolds like a jigsaw puzzle where you don't know what the complete picture is until it's finished. It's great to have such a strong and clever girl as the main character, ... I hope there will be more books about Kialessa to follow as I want to know what happens next " - Sophie, aged 11. Impressive that you wrote it. I'm like, 'Wow, so talented' - Emily.

His mentor slain, his people endangered by a curse threatening to wipe them out forever, sixteen year old Rayn must take up the staff of the wisemen all too soon and begin a quest to save his people... ... a quest which may decide the fate of the entire world. Accompanied by only his troublesome step sister, his speechless friend, and a princess from a fallen empire, Rayn struggles to learn what it means to be a man while leading a desperate mission. With power granted by his faith in the powers of the divine, the mysterious secrets known only to the princess, and the emergence of their innate gifts, the four go further than any before them in their quest. But this new threat is unlike any the world has ever known. Will Rayn and his companions be forced to look for help among those who have shown little more than hatred and distrust of humans for the past four thousand years? Do they dare talk to ... the dragons? A young adult science fantasy novel.

HIGH FANTASY, EPIC ADVENTURE, THE POWER OF A SIMPLE CHOICE. WHAT IS EVIL?Kidnapped and tormented by an evil archmage who wants them to learn to harness the power of evil, Kialessa and Piex must find unexpected allies while they plan for their escape. It's not the wicked goblins that worry them, or the troll infested swamp, or even the towering rot dragon that keeps them there, but a simple riddle. Will they ever be able to return to their king and college again?Reader comments: "Enthralling." Emily, 15"A deeply philosophical story that touched on every issue I pondered as a young teenager." Sally, marketing manager."It's just as good as the first book, but it's also got dragons " Vanessa, primary school student, age 7.

High fantasy, Epic adventure, the power of a simple choice.Kialessa is different. She has horns. She has a tail. She doesn't burn. With all this difference how will she find a way to fit in a world that doesn't seem to want her? On the other hand, perhaps being different is just what the world desperately needs?The book is already receiving great feedback from its young readers. Karlie, a young fan of fantasy and superheroes stories, called it "just as good as Harry Potter." Emily, an avid reader said, "it was un-put-downable."The Tae'anaryn is intended to be a 'thinking' book that discusses challenging issues children face daily, set at the safe distance of a fantasy setting."This book is not only entertaining, it is helpful," says Dr Joe. "How do you deal with the challenges of facing a new school, especially if you looked or believed very differently from everyone else there? How do you find the purpose of your life in particular? How can you promote the changes in your life that you need? This book deals with these kinds of big questions so often brushed over in our busy lives, but we can learn a lot from fantasy literature, and have a great time doing it "Dr Joe has a lifelong passion for philosophy, science, and fantasy, having written academic papers for the international journal of science education as well as award winning fantasy for the Dungeons & Dragons Living Greyhawk fantasy campaign setting. Dr Joe lives in Brisbane with his wife and three daughters.The Tae'anaryn is available in all good book stores or online at www.wombatbooks.com. Buy it now

Green fire, a broken spaceship, and a girl from outer space;life was very busy for a Sunday afternoon Lucky and Chase find life hard enough with their down-and-out dad, but when a UFO lands near their back yard carrying an escaped slave they soon find themselves running for their lives Now they

Lucky and Chase find life hard enough with their down-and-out dad, but when a UFO lands near their back yard carrying an escaped slave they soon find themselves running for their lives Now they

A world hidden deep in humanities future, a planetoid devouring entire civilizations. Paradise, or prison? Oppression, or Resistance? Freedom, or subjection... ... and is there really any choice?The enigma, the telepath, the prodigy. This exciting adventure in the tradition of the best 1980's sci-fi will challenge the readers thinking, language and definitions of freedom