Mars Awakens

Name: Mars Awakens
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760526979
Price: 21.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Series: Mars Duology

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Summary

Mars Awakens by H.M. Waugh is a thrilling adventure set on Mars, where young protagonists confront the challenges of survival on the red planet. As they navigate a world filled with scientific discoveries and unexpected dangers, they must rely on their courage and ingenuity to face the unknown. This children's book combines elements of exploration and friendship, sparking the imagination with its vibrant setting and engaging narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you're a young reader fascinated by interplanetary adventures and the possibilities of life on Mars. This gripping story blends science fiction with themes of survival and the exploration of new frontiers, creating a thrilling experience that will captivate your imagination and sense of wonder about the universe.

Kids from rival Martian colonies must come together to fight for survival in this thrilling middle-grade space adventure from an exciting Australian talent.

Description

Raised in rival colonies on Mars, each long ago abandoned by Earth, Dee and Holt have been brought up to hate even the idea of each other. But when a mysterious object crash-lands on a far-flung plain, they are both sent to investigate, and their fates intertwine.

Together they must battle epic storms and deadly bioclouds while unpicking the web of lies they have been told about their planet. Will their bond be strong enough to withstand the arrival of a mysterious invader that threatens to end life on Mars forever?

Timely and compelling, Mars Awakens is the unputdownable first book in a duology offering a window into our future.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Mars Awakens by H.M. Waugh is praised for its thrilling narrative set on Mars, highlighting mysterious threats and the formation of unexpected friendships. The book integrates scientific themes, with a unique twist on gender dynamics where girls are depicted as genetically stronger. Aimed at middle-grade readers, it combines elements of conflict, friendship, and environmental concerns, concluding with an enticing cliffhanger.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760526979

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 May 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 254g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

H.M. Waugh is an environmental scientist, writer and educator with a long-term love of wild places and high mountains. This has led to icy feet and sunburnt cheeks in magical countries like New Zealand, Nepal, Bolivia and Switzerland. She has studied dolphins in New Zealand and rare plants in the Wheatbelt, and worked in mining and construction projects across Western Australia. When she's not writing, she's teaching school and community groups about science and the environment.