This sci-fi fantasy anthology takes you from the depths of a pond to the planets of our galaxy and into outer space. Both young and old readers will discover stories that lead them on fantastic journeys, introducing them to mercreatures and aliens, guiding them through space travel and to the end of the world, at least as we know it. The Duck Pond When 10-year-old Henry discovers a mysterious mercreature in a pond, he must confront his fear of water to rescue his new friend. Earthling Ten-year-old Sasha is accidentally transported from her snowy home in Siberia to the heat-ravaged planet of Sanodi. Will she find help to return before the heat and dehydration overwhelm her? Cows are from Mars, Coffee is from Venus Caroline is an animal geneticist, but she never dreamed her work would lead her to genotype a horde of coffee-addicted monkeys on Venus. Black Hole Earth is pulled out of orbit by a nearing black hole. Can the crews of the Andromeda and Alexander change the fate of our home planet, or will the black hole swallow us whole? The Last Gran on Earth Jack and Jill are the last two people on Earth, and today is the day that Jack will die. Each story is also availavle for individual purchase.
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