Mars One
Readers rate it 3.0 (2 on Hardcover)
448 pages · Released Apr 4, 2017 · Simon and Schuster
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A note for parents
Mars One is a thoughtful science fiction adventure about a teenager joining a space colonization program, balancing excitement with emotional weight. The story explores themes of sacrifice, ambition, and growing up, with some mild peril and romantic elements appropriate for older middle-grade to teen readers. While generally well-suited to young audiences, the emotional complexity and occasional mature moments suggest it's best for ages 12+.
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-A teenage boy leaves for Mars as a colonist with the Mars One space program and grapples with what he's leaving behind to do so--- -A teenage boy leaves for Mars as a colonist with the Mars One space program and grapples with what he's leaving behind to do so---
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- Juvenile Fiction
- Calibre Import
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
- Adventure
- Fiction
- Science Fiction
- Romance
- Space
- Dystopian
- Space colonies
- Romance fiction
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ISBN 9781481461610 · Simon and Schuster