Project Alpha
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 7 hour read

Project Alpha

By D.J. MacHale

Book #1 in the Voyagers series

Four kids compete to save Earth by embarking on a perilous space mission.

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224 pages· 48,863 words· Est. 7 hour read
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In a race against time, four kids are chosen for a secret mission to save Earth from darkness. As they face physical challenges and mental puzzles, alliances form and rivalries ignite. Who will lead the team aboard the most advanced spaceship ever built? As they journey to the far reaches of space, collecting unique elements, they must navigate dangers and survive together for over a year. The fate of the planet rests in their hands. Can they overcome the odds and save the world? The adventure unfolds across six thrilling books.

From the publisher

#1 New York Times bestseller D. J. MacHale launches this part sci-fi, all action adventure, multiplatform series. Earth is about to go dark. Without a new power source, life as we know it will be toast. A global competition is under way to determine which four kids will join the secret mission that might just save us all. Project Alpha is a contest of physical challenges, mental puzzles, and strategic alliances. The battle is fierce. Who will lead the team? Who will pilot the most complicated space ship ever built? Who will be a friend? An enemy? And how will they survive over a year stuck on a space ship together? Once chosen, the Voyagers will journey to the far reaches of space, collecting unique elements and facing unbelievable dangers. The future of our planet is in their hands. Sure, they’ll be the best in the world . . . but can they save the world? The action is on the page, on your device, and out of this world! And you don’t have long to wait, 6 books are coming all in one year! Do you have what it takes to be a Voyager? Find out at VoyagersHQ.com.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
224
Words
48,863
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
640L
Themes & topics
Books about competitionBooks about journeys and voyagesBooks about outer spaceBooks about force and energyBooks about survival stories
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~P
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
176502
Publication
Published
September 1, 2015
First published
July 7, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780385386586

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