Hello Galaxions!
Well…I should say, future Galaxions, for you are not yet a Galaxion until you read Captain of Aster and send in your review. Like the sound of that? There’s more! You have a chance to become a captain like me. Not to worry!
You won’t have to defeat Bassey or Rere or any of those toughies…All you have to do is to complete a series of simple challenges, beginning with the first step.
Follow the clues to find out more,
You’ll earn your stripes for sure.
Captain Jidenna.
Our Slogan
In this life, I will attain the greatness that is my DUE by being Daring, Unforgettable and Exquisite
CAPTAIN OF ASTER CHALLENGE
This is your opportunity to show you know your stuff by carrying out a few simple challenges.
01.
THE GALAXION
Upload a 100-word review of Captain of Aster. When you have done this, you will be qualified to go to the next step.
02. GALAXION CHAMP
Memorize all the poems in Captain of Aster and upload a video/audio of yourself performing the poems. OR Create an illustration of any of the poems and upload. Once this is approved, you may go on to the next step.
03. GALAXION STAR
Compose a song using any of the poems. You get extra points for playing an instrument. You don’t have to do the singing yourself but the song must be your original idea. Fara would love this.
04. GALAXION HERO
Solve the puzzles and riddles on the site. The link will be sent to you once you become a Galaxion star. Wasn’t that easy as pie? You’re now ready to move on.
05. GALAXION CONQUEROR
Create an Aster Club in your school or neighbourhood. Get members to read the book and send in reviews. You earn badges each time the number of Galaxions in your club increases. Club rules and assignments will be sent to your mail.
06. GALAXION SUPERHERO
The purpose of the club is to encourage reading through discussions, exchange of books and reviews. When you have up to twenty (20) Galaxions in your club, you earn a stripe as a superhero. Woah! You’re doing amazing!
07. GALAXION CAPTAIN
To become a captain, you have to organize a book drive in your community. Get friends and family to donate new or lightly-used books to a library or book club in any under-served community of your choice. I shall send in a donation of copies of Captain of Aster as well.
Go
Champion!
There you have it! In just 7 easy steps, you can become a captain like me. What are you waiting for? It’s up to you if it is to be! Captain Jidenna
Nnenna Ochiche
Purpose-driven Storytelling
Nnenna is a medical doctor with a bias for Community Health, a filmmaker and a Parenting Coach. Growing up as the oldest of six children in Aba, eastern Nigeria, Nnenna fell in love with books at an early age. When she became the mother of children with an equally voracious reading appetite, she rekindled her love for writing, creating stories inspired by her childhood and some of her young patients. She aims to paint a colorful picture of what it feels like to grow up in Nigeria, such that children of every culture are entertained and enriched by reading her work.
Ginika's Adventures
This book follows the shy 9 year old Ginika on her adventures as an amateur sleuth. She solves mysteries to help her friends catch a thief, save a failing business and organize a charity health event for kids. It will mean her learning to speak in public and this is what Ginika fears most in life. Find out how she faces life’s challenges to achieve her dreams.
Adaeze the True Princess
8-year-old Adaeze is spoilt and overweight. She has no manners, she’s not ready to pay attention in school and all she wants to eat is junk food. In a sudden twist, her parents lose all their money and she is forced to move from Lagos to Aba (a smaller city) to live with Aunty Felicia, a no-nonsense aunt. Will Adaeze embrace change or will she remain rude, entitled and unhappy?
Captain of Aster
Captain of Aster is an enthralling, imaginative tale about a courageous team of young galaxions who embark on a precarious adventure to recover a precious key. The book is an engaging, teen sci-fi like fantasy novel with several surprising twists and turns set in five interconnected galaxies, whose inhabitants love Nigerian food!
Captain of Aster
Sci-fi-like fantasy novel with several surprising twists
Captain of Aster is an enthralling, imaginative tale about a courageous team of young galaxions who embark on a precarious adventure to recover a precious key. The book is an engaging, teen sci-fi like fantasy novel with several surprising twists and turns set in five interconnected galaxies, whose inhabitants love Nigerian food! Jidenna, the chief protagonist, though not without his faults, is an exemplar of a purpose-driven life. His errors make him more plausible and relatable as a hero and, along with his band of friends, the values of hard work, loyalty, collaboration, compassion, forgiveness and selflessness are demonstrated. This book is a page turner once you start reading it you will want to keep reading to find out what happens next.
- Science Fiction
- Relatable
- Best for Teens
- Set in Nigeria
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Praise for Captain of Aster
This book is a page-turner! Once you start reading it you will want to keep reading to find out what happens next. The way the story ends implies that a sequel is in the works. It wouldn't surprise me if this story is made into a movie. Well done, Nnenna.
The book is very nice and interesting to read. The graphics are captivating, I noticed that each chapter is begun with a rhyme and each character seems unique in their own way. The book screams ACTION! I personally read the book three times. I really enjoy "Captain of Aster" I think Nnenna Ochiche is a really good writer.
Bookbag Publishing Limited
purpose-driven entertainment
Bookbag Publishing Limited believes in purpose-driven entertainment. It was founded to sell entertainment with social consciousness and enlightenment of young minds. Children are not weeds who will flourish without intentional watering and nurturing. They require age-appropriate information that empowers them to see their future selves and make the decisions today that they can be proud of tomorrow. We believe in their agency, so we tell stories that put them in the driver’s seat to ride to every fun, magical and thrilling adventure imaginable.