The Countdown Conspiracy
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017 · Est. 10 hour read

The Countdown Conspiracy

By Katie Slivensky

A young astronaut faces threats and sabotage on a mission to Mars.

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327 pages· 72,377 words· Est. 10 hour read
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Miranda Regent, one of six kids chosen for a Mars mission, faces anonymous threats and sabotage. As the training base is attacked, it becomes clear she's the target. With the mission and lives at stake, Miranda must uncover the truth before it's too late. Can she save the mission and her fellow astronauts in this thrilling race against time?

From the publisher

Ambassador, you are go for launch in T- minus 5…4…3…2…. Get ready to blast off with this high-action, high-stakes middle grade adventure that’s perfect for fans of Chris Grabenstein and Peter Lerangis!Miranda Regent can’t believe she was just chosen as one of six kids from around the world to train for the first ever mission to Mars. But as soon as the official announcement is made, she begins receiving anonymous threatening messages…and when the training base is attacked, it looks like Miranda is the intended target. Now the entire mission–and everyone’s lives–are at risk. And Miranda may be the only one who can save them.The Martian meets The Goonies in this out-of-this-world middle grade debut where the stakes couldn’t be higher.She wanted to be an astronaut. She never expected to become a detective.Young Astronaut Training: Join one of six kids from around the world as they prepare for the first-ever mission to Mars, facing challenges they never trained for.A High-Stakes Conspiracy: When anonymous threats turn into real attacks, Miranda realizes someone is trying to stop the mission–and her along with it.Action-Packed Sci-Fi Thriller: Perfect for kids who love fast-paced adventure, this story is a race against time to uncover the truth before it’s too late.STEM for Kids: Packed with science, technology, and engineering, this is an exciting read for young fans of robotics and space travel.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
327
Words
72,377
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
11
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
190035
Publication
Published
August 1, 2017
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062462558

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