Primes is a science fiction story of one boy’s search for the truth and his quest to save his family. Ben is 12 years old. His real father has passed away and his step father is a mean-hearted bully. His baby brother is ill and Ben feels ineffective at supporting his mum. He is isolated and alone. In the haze of Ben’s turbulent life, two new children arrive at Ben's school. They radiate an otherness; a divine serenity that glows like a beacon. Ben is inexplicably drawn to the children who become intertwined in his quest across space to save his family and for the truth that lies veiled in his past. Primes is a stellar science fiction novel for children aged 8 -14. Andrew Crossland is a primary school teacher with over 10 years experience.