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Description
Jake and Nog take a job on a distant planet helping Kwiltek run a remote-controlled mining operation. The mining work is conducted through remote controls, making the typically dull work feel like an exciting video game. The story is targeted at middle grade readers in grades 4-8.
Quick Summary
Kids get to run a remote-controlled mining operation on an alien planet while uncovering a mystery that could blow up the whole mission. Jake and Nog's high-stakes job controlling robots from a spaceship mixes the thrill of video games with The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers of space exploration, plus plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. If your kid loves the humor and heart of Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde Wimpy Kid mixed with outer space adventures, they'll be glued to these pages. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7 who want science fiction that feels like a video game they can actually play.