Realia

Graeme Pendlebury is a genius. Or at least his fellow fifth graders think so, and he's in no rush to correct them. He dreams of going to MIT and becoming a physicist. . .Until he goes there on a field trip and finds a pencil case with his name on it, full of diamonds. This leads to increasingly bizarre events signifying a looming crisis with stakes greater than he could have possibly imagined. . .

Realia is a middle-grade soft science fiction/coming-of-age novella.

"If Isaac Asimov had contributed to a science fiction version of the famous Goosebumps YA book series, the results might have looked a bit like this—and that is no small compliment. . .This is well-mannered, restrained, and satisfying SF for all ages that celebrates the intellect and does not concede to trendy cynicism or dystopian themes." — Kirkus Reviews

"[From a 5/5-star review] 'Realia' by Ulric Alvin Watts is a captivating and entertaining children's story that contains innovative concepts and fascinating characters." — Edith Wairimu

"[Ibid.] I would highly recommend 'Realia' to fans of adventurous MG sci-fi, appealing protagonists with credible flaws, and for technology enthusiasts everywhere." — K.C. Finn

"[Ibid.] It is extremely well written, and Ulric Alvin Watts's expertise is equal to his ability to inspire the reader to read further." — Astrid Iustulin

"[Ibid.] The twists and turns will surprise you and the ending may just take you to a place that is unforgettable." — Jacob R LaMar

"[From a 4/5-star review] 'Realia' is an enchanting journey seen from an eleven-year-old's perspective and understanding, brilliantly told by Ulric Alvin Watts." — Stefan Vucak