The Countdown Conspiracy
The Countdown Conspiracy
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The Countdown Conspiracy

Written by Katie Slivensky
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8 - 12
Reading age
327
Page count
72,377
Word count
700L
Lexile measure
Aug 1, 2017
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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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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780062462558
    Publication Date
    August 1, 2017
    Publisher
    HarperCollins
    Original Publication Date
    August 1, 2017
    Page Count
    327
    Word Count
    72377
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2016950337
    Lexile® Level
    700L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Q
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.7
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    11
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    190035
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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