Space Runners #1: The Moon Platoon
Space Runners #1: The Moon Platoon by Jeramey Kraatz is a juvenile fiction title published by HarperCollins on May 2, 2017. This 352-page book invites readers into a high-stakes intergalactic adventure set in the year 2085, where Benny Love, accustomed to scavenging for survival on Earth, wins a scholarship for a transformative trip to the Lunar Taj, the first resort on the Moon. As Benny prepares for thrilling activities like flying a Space Runner and exploring lunar craters, he soon uncovers secrets that could change everything.
In this action-packed series opener, readers will follow Benny and his friends as they navigate the challenges of their extraordinary journey. The narrative intertwines themes of friendship and social dynamics against a backdrop of science fiction and adventure. As they delve deeper into the mysteries of the Moon, the stakes rise, and Benny realizes that his adventure may have far-reaching implications for both himself and Earth. This edition is presented in English and is designed for a tween audience, making it an engaging read for young fans of action and adventure.
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Star Wars meets Ridley Pearson’s Kingdom Keepers in this high-stakes intergalactic adventure! The Moon Platoon is the first book in an action-packed series for tweens that’s perfect for fans of Eoin Colfer and Lisa McMann.
In the year 2085, Benny Love is pretty used to surviving on what he and his family can scavenge on Earth. But when he wins a scholarship for a life-changing trip to visit the Lunar Taj, the first-ever resort on the Moon, Benny thinks he finally has a chance to give his family a better life.
Benny can’t wait to fly his very own Space Runner, practice reverse bungee jumping, and explore craters on the dark side of the Moon. But he gets more than he expected when he and the other kids discover the Moon has secrets no one else knows about. Benny is a long way from home—and soon there might not be an Earth to go back to.
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