The Jupiter Pirates: Hunt for the Hydra
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013 · Est. 6 hour read

The Jupiter Pirates: Hunt for the Hydra

By Jason Fry

Part of the Jupiter Pirates series

Siblings vie for captaincy amid space conspiracies and pirate threats.

3.8/5 Goodreads · 304 ratings
272 pages· 42,728 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Aboard the starship Shadow Comet, siblings Tycho, Yana, and Carlo Hashoone compete for the captain's chair. As they navigate a galaxy teetering on war, they uncover a conspiracy involving space pirates and high-level diplomats. With treachery lurking even within their family, they must decide if rivalry or unity will lead them to survival. Can they unravel the mystery before it's too late, or will their ambitions doom them all?

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Treasure Island meets Battlestar Galactica in book one of the swashbuckling sci-fi adventure series SLJ called “space opera in the classic style” in a starred review, from New York Times bestselling author Jason Fry.The relationship between Tycho Hashoone, his twin sister, Yana, and their older brother, Carlo, isn’t your average sibling rivalry. They might be crew members together aboard the Shadow Comet, but only one of them can be the next ship captain. So when the Hashoones find themselves in the midst of a dangerous conspiracy–one that will pit them against space pirates, Earth diplomats, and even treachery from within the family–each sibling is desperate to prove his or her worth. The only trouble is, if they don’t work together, none of them may make it out alive.Perfect for fans of fantasy adventures like Ranger’s Apprentice and such space-age epics as Star Wars, The Jupiter Pirates: Hunt for the Hydra is a wholly original saga about a galaxy on the brink of war and one unforgettable family caught in the cross fire.Don’t miss the action-packed sequel, Curse of the Iris.On the starship Shadow Comet, the battle for the captain’s chair is as dangerous as the one raging outside the hull.A Fight for Captaincy: Twins Tycho and Yana and their older brother Carlo are all vying for command. But only one Hashoone can inherit the captain’s chair of the family starship.Pirates and Privateers: The Hashoones are legal privateers, but when they capture a freighter with a mysterious diplomat aboard, they’re drawn into a shadow war with the galaxy’s most ruthless outlaws.High-Stakes Conspiracy: From tense standoffs in deep space to shocking discoveries in admiralty court, the siblings must uncover a secret plot that reaches the highest levels of power.Starship Adventure: A richly imagined universe perfect for young readers who love epic sci-fi, complete with daring starship battles, family secrets, and a galaxy on the brink of war.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
272
Words
42,728
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
860L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~T
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
170814
Publication
Published
November 11, 2014
First published
December 23, 2013
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062230218

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