About The Author
Maud-Ann Gates
Renowned author and composer Ann Gates has a deep love for music and storytelling. Ann has an MA in Biblical Studies from Heythrop University and a BA (Hons) from Roehampton University. Her academic background reflects her passion for studying and researching a wide range of topics. She has produced a variety of musical works, including piano compositions, string quartets, and choral pieces. She also studied music at Goldsmiths College in London.
Ann’s work reflects her many interests and academic accomplishments, as she skillfully combines emotional nuance with inventive storytelling. Her passion for science fiction and fantasy, together with her innate ability to write gripping stories, have established her as a unique voice in children’s books.
Ann uses her creative experience to take young readers on an exciting trip through cosmic secrets, ancient history, and the strength of friendship in The Alkanets. Readers are invited to explore themes of courage, self-discovery, and growth in addition to other worlds by Ann’s exceptional ability to blend the real with the fantastical. Her work never stops inspiring and amusing children by using music and adventure to bring their ideas to life.
About The Book
THE ALKANETS
A compelling mix of fantasy, science fiction, and adventure, The Alkanets takes readers in the enigmatic world of 12-year-old Bobby Smith. Bobby discovers an old stone while traveling to Kazakhstan with his father, an archaeologist, and inadvertently starts a series of events that will cause him to lose consciousness. What starts as a straightforward investigation becomes an exciting journey involving alien entities, tunnels beneath London, and a covert battle with cosmic ramifications.
Bobby and his closest friend are drawn into a web of secrets that could decide the world’s fate as they attempt to learn the truth about the spaceman, an enigmatic character, and his robotic companion. They encounter unforeseen problems, overcome their worst fears, and learn the real meaning of friendship and courage along the journey.
Written by Ann Gates, The Alkanets is a story that will resonate with young readers who appreciate fast-paced narratives laced with mystery and intrigue. For readers of all ages, the book fosters creativity, self-discovery, and exploration, making it an amazing journey. Fantasy and science fiction enthusiasts are sure to love The Alkanets because of its intricate world-building and compelling character development.