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Description
After saving a movie star and a half-alien socialite from danger, sixteen-year-olds Harlow Pylott and Matt Riverstone find themselves chosen by Fate for an extraordinary mission. The two must locate and protect an ancient Gamadin spaceship before it falls into the wrong hands. This marks the beginning of an action-packed adventure series.
Quick Summary
If you're into sci-fi with a side of humor and heart, this one's got both. Harlowe and Matt are two sixteen-year-olds who basically stumbled into this wild adventure after saving a movie star and a half-alien socialite, and now they're tasked with protecting an ancient Gamadin spaceship talk about being thrown into the deep end. The story balances action-packed moments with genuine character moments, so there's something for readers who want excitement and those who like getting invested in friendships. It's pretty long at over 120,000 words, which might be intimidating at first, but the pacing keeps things moving so it doesn't feel like a slog. Parents should know there's some mild peril and the alien elements get creative but nothing too scary for the age range. If you liked "Esperanza Rising" or other middle-grade adventures with strong character dynamics, you'd probably dig this, especially if you want something with a bit more sci-fi punch.