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Jillian vs Parasite Planet

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Jillian vs Parasite Planet follows the adventurous tale of Jillian, a resourceful young girl, who finds herself stranded on an alien planet teeming with dangerous, parasitic life forms. As she battles to survive and seek rescue, she must rely on her wit, courage, and the unexpected help of a friendly A.I. companion. This thrilling children's story blends science fiction with a coming-of-age journey, highlighting the resilience and ingenuity needed to overcome daunting challenges.
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You might enjoy this adventurous tale if you love stories of survival, resourcefulness, and friendship. It appeals to those fascinated by space exploration and overcoming unexpected challenges, as the young hero battles both a hostile alien environment and her fears. Perfect for young readers who enjoy a mix of excitement and science fiction themes.

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Age range 9+ Can an anxious eleven-year-old find her chill and save her family from creepy aliens? Only if she's the most awesome, super-brave astronaut since Spaceman Spiff! So take a deep breath, grab your sidekick, and blast off with Jillian to Parasite Planet.

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Age range 9+

Can an anxious eleven-year-old find her chill and save her family from creepy aliens? Only if she's the most awesome, super-brave astronaut since Spaceman Spiff! So take a deep breath, grab your sidekick, and blast off with Jillian to Parasite Planet.

Eleven-year-old Jillian hates surprises. Even fun ones make her feel all panicky inside. But she's always dreamed of joining her space-explorer parents on a mission. It's Take Your Kid to Work Day, and Jillian finally has her chance to visit an alien world!

The journey to Planet 80 UMa c is supposed to be just a fun camping trip. But then the local wildlife starts acting really dangerous. Only the onboard computer SABRINA sorta knows what's happeningβ€”at least when it's not goofing off or telling bad jokes.

Looks like it's Jillian vs Parasite Planetβ€”and Jillian is determined to win!

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Jillian vs Parasite Planet is praised for its captivating worldbuilding and a protagonist who earns the readers' admiration. The story offers a thrilling mix of action and science, making it a compelling space adventure suitable for all ages. It is noted for featuring an innovative young hero and a highly desirable A.I. sidekick, resulting in an exhilarating and charming read.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781616963545

Publisher: Tachyon Publications

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 20 July 2021

Country: United States

Imprint: Tachyon Publications

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Scott Brown

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 144.0mm

Height: 221.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Nicole Kornher-Stace is the author of the Norton Award finalist, Archivist Wasp, and its sequel, Latchkey, which are about a postapocalyptic ghosthunter, the ghost of a near-future supersoldier, and their adventures in the underworld. She has two more books due out in 2021: the sci-fi thriller, Firebreak, and of course, Jillian Vs. Parasite Planet. You can find Nicole on Twitter, where she is probably semicoherently yelling about board games, video games, hiking, aromantic representation, good books she's read recently, or her cat. She lives in New Paltz, New York with her family.

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