Dalen and Gole: Scandal in Port Angus

Brief Description: Dalen and Gole, refugees on Earth from the distant planet of Budap, must solve the mystery of diminishing fish stocks and save their home planet from an evil plot. Jacket Description/Back: Dalen and Gole are refugees on earth in a race against time to save their home planet from an evil plot. With seconds to the finish line, Dalen and Gole lead the distant world of Budap's annual Junior Jet Race. Suddenly they are overtaken. Left behind in a cloud of mysterious purple exhaust, they realize something doesn't add up. Looking for clues, the two friends uncover a tunnel that leads them to Earth. They arrive in Port Angus, once a lively west coast fishing community. The fishing industry is dying, and Dalen and Gole find themselves embroiled in a sinister plot to steal fish and send them to Budap as a source of power. Pursued by government agents and angry aliens, Dalen and Gole are in a race to save both their own distant world and the fishing community of Port Angus. Marc Notes: 1; A graphic novel for children ages 8-11. Publisher Marketing: With seconds to the finish line, Dalen and Gole lead the distant world of Budap's annual Junior-Jet Race. Suddenly they are overtaken. Left behind in a cloud of mysterious purple exhaust, they realize something doesn't add up. Looking for clues, the two friends uncover a tunnel that leads them to Earth. They arrive in Port Angus, once a lively west coast fishing community. The fishing industry is dying, and Dalen and Gole find themselves embroiled in a sinister plot to steal fish and send them to Budap. Pursued by government agents and angry aliens, Dalen and Gole are in a race against time to save both their own distant world and the fishing community of Port Angus. Review Citations:

Kirkus Reviews 09/15/2011 (EAN 9781554698004, Paperback)

Quill & Quire 11/01/2011 pg. 35 (EAN 9781554698004, Paperback)

Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2011 (EAN 9781554698004, Paperback)

Publishers Weekly 11/07/2011 pg. 71 (EAN 9781554698004, Paperback)

Booklist 11/15/2011 pg. 42 (EAN 9781554698004, Paperback)

School Library Journal 01/01/2012 pg. 144 (EAN 9781554698004, Paperback)

Wilson Children's Catalog 01/01/2012 pg. 53 (EAN 9781554698004, Paperback)

Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2012 pg. 40 (EAN 9781554698004, Paperback)

Contributor Bio:  Deas, Mike Mike Deas is the illustrator of the bestselling Graphic Guide Adventure series. His love for illustrative storytelling developed at an early age while growing up on Saltspring Island, British Columbia. Capilano College's Commercial Animation Program in Vancouver helped Mike fine-tune his drawing skills and imagination. Mike enjoys traveling, and he has worked in England and California as a concept artist, texture artist and art director in the video game industry. Mike and his wife Nancy live in sunny Victoria, British Columbia.