Book Series · 4 Books

Space Runners Books

In order from The Moon Platoon to The Fate of Earth.

The Moon Platoon
Dark Side of the Moon
The Cosmic Alliance
The Fate of Earth
The Moon Platoon
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The Moon Platoon
Sale price
$759
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

The Moon Platoon

By Jeramey Kraatz

A lunar trip reveals secrets that could endanger Earth.

368 pages
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Summary: In 2085, Benny Love wins a trip to the Moon's first resort, hoping to change his family's fate. But the Moon holds secrets, and Benny's adventure turns perilous. As he explores craters and flies his Space Runner, he uncovers mysteries that threaten Earth's very existence. Can Benny and his friends unravel the truth before it's too late? The stakes are high, and the clock is ticking in this intergalactic adventure.
In reading order

Space Runners Series

4 books · Published 2017–2019

#1
The Moon Platoon
#1 in Series
Sale price
$759

The Moon Platoon

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2017

A lunar trip reveals secrets that could endanger Earth.

#2
Dark Side of the Moon
#2 in Series
Sale price
$674

Dark Side of the Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A moon vacation turns into a battle against aliens threatening Earth.

The Cosmic Alliance
Series
Sale price
$1597

The Cosmic Alliance

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

Can Benny stop a war between Earth and aliens before superweapons ignite?

The Fate of Earth
Series
Sale price
$1597

The Fate of Earth

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Can Benny and the Moon Platoon prevent Earth's destruction and avoid being stranded in space?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Space Runners series?

There are 4 books in the Space Runners series. It began with The Moon Platoon in 2017, and the newest book, The Fate of Earth, was published in 2019.

What order should you read the Space Runners books in?

Start with The Moon Platoon and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Space Runners books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Space Runners to life.

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Jeramey Kraatz

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