Thoughtful sci-fi for young readers & classroom shelves

Hello

Are you looking for thoughtful, age-appropriate science fiction that engages students with history, empathy, and imagination?

Earth’s Secret Alliance is a novella series that blends alternate history, first contact with aliens, and diverse human characters navigating prejudice, discovery, and hope in the year 1947.

Each story is classroom-safe and clean, making it a unique and valuable addition to:

Middle grade and high school reading shelves
Classroom discussions about ethics, history, or inclusion
Lit circles or book clubs focused on speculative fiction
Gifted readers or reluctant readers drawn to shorter, high-impact stories

✨ What Makes This Series Stand Out?

Charlie Baker, a 12-year-old girl in a wheelchair, dreams of being a reporter—and stumbles onto a crashed alien ship
Malcolm Dow, a young Black soldier, connects with the aliens long before anyone else believes they’re peaceful
Mary Goss, a 19-year-old science prodigy, must stand up for reason in a male-dominated world
Geogram, a pacifist alien diplomat, asks Earth not for war—but for peace

Each character brings something meaningful to the table. Themes include:

Representation of disability, race, and gender in 1940s America
Critical thinking and diplomacy over conflict
Courage, truth-telling, and doing what’s right—even when it’s unpopular

🛸 Free Starter Novella Available

The series starts with Roswell: First Contact, available for free download.

👉 Download the free book here

You’re welcome to preview it for potential classroom use—or share it with students, colleagues, or your school librarian.

If you’d like to explore how these stories can be used in an educational context (or need a discussion guide), feel free to reply or reach out.

Thanks for supporting thoughtful fiction—and the next generation of curious readers.

Best regards,
Tony B. Richard
Author of Earth’s Secret Alliance
tonybrichard.com

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