The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Life on Mars is pretty standard…. until a mysterious virus hits. Dont miss this timely and unputdownable novel from the bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish.Bell is just like any other kid. He loves cats, eats all kinds of cake, and is curious about everything. Oh, and he lives on another planet! Living on Mars comes with a ton of rules. Like dont go outside without a buddy. Always keep a glow stick in your pocket. And no contact with the kids in the other settlements. Ever. Then a virus breaks out among the grown-ups, and the children are the only ones who can help. Suddenly its up to Bell - a regular kid in a very different world - to uncover the truth and save his family ... and possibly unite an entire planet. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography JENNIFER L. HOLM is a New York Times bestselling author and three-time Newbery Honor recipient. She is a cocreator of the Babymouse series (an Eisner Award winner), the Squish series, and the Sunny graphic novels, which she collaborates on with her brother Matthew Holm. Visit her online at jenniferholm.com. Review "Peppered with such intriguing scientific details as the pervasive nature of Mars dust, Holms absorbing speculative novel is…rendered with a keen sense of place grounded by identifiable sociofamilial relationships." —Publishers Weekly, starred review"The plot and setting are elegantly simple, yet the story proves completely engaging, driven by a charming cast of gentle characters and, more so, by Holms lean, measured prose, which moves briskly and seems to strike a resonant note on every page." —Booklist, starred review "A delightful space adventure." —Kirkus Reviews"The Lion of Mars looks past the red dust to reveal how our communities shape us just as much as our environments." —Bookpage"The well-wrought setting, including thoughtful depiction of lowish-tech Martian life, and a strong cast of well-developed characters make for an intriguing and compelling read." —The Horn Book Review Quote "Peppered with such intriguing scientific details as the pervasive nature of Mars dust, Holms absorbing speculative novel is...rendered with a keen sense of place grounded by identifiable sociofamilial relationships." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review "The plot and setting are elegantly simple, yet the story proves completely engaging, driven by a charming cast of gentle characters and, more so, by Holms lean, measured prose, which moves briskly and seems to strike a resonant note on every page." -- Booklist , starred review "A delightful space adventure." -- Kirkus Reviews "The Lion of Mars looks past the red dust to reveal how our communities shape us just as much as our environments." -- Bookpage "The well-wrought setting, including thoughtful depiction of lowish-tech Martian life, and a strong cast of well-developed characters make for an intriguing and compelling read." -- The Horn Book Excerpt from Book Chapter One Nest The trip to Mars was the hardest thing theyd ever experienced. Thats what the grown-ups said. The small, cramped ship. The constant fear of something going wrong. The knowledge that they could never return to Earth. But honestly, it sounded like a cakewalk compared to sharing a bedroom with Albie. Because he snored. I hadnt had a decent nights sleep since Albie started bunking with me. Id tried just about everything to block the noise: earplugs, sleeping under the blanket, even a thick hat with earflaps. But none of them worked. It was surprising because Albie was perfect. He was easygoing and did his chores without complaining. Of all us kids, he was the least likely to throw a fuss. The grown- Details ISBN0593121848 Author Jennifer L. Holm Audience Age 8-12 Language English Year 2022 ISBN-10 0593121848 ISBN-13 9780593121849 Imprint Yearling Publisher Random House USA Inc Format Paperback Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Pages 288 Publication Date 2022-05-31 AU Release Date 2022-05-31 NZ Release Date 2022-05-31 US Release Date 2022-05-31 UK Release Date 2022-05-31 DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135217753;

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