{"product_id":"last-day-on-mars-isbn-9780062306722","title":"Last Day on Mars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“\u003cem\u003eLast Day on Mars\u003c\/em\u003e is thrillingly ambitious and imaginative. Like a lovechild of \u003cem\u003eGravity\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Martian\u003c\/em\u003e, it's a rousing space opera for any age, meticulously researched and relentlessly paced, that balances action, science, humor, and most importantly, two compelling main characters in Liam and Phoebe. A fantastic start to an epic new series.” —Soman Chainani, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Emerson's writing explodes off the page in this irresistible space adventure, filled with startling plot twists, diabolical aliens, and (my favorite!) courageous young heroes faced with an impossible task.” —Lisa McMann, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/em\u003ebestselling author of the Unwanteds series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is Earth year 2213—but, of course, there is no Earth anymore. Not since it was burned to a cinder by the sun, which has mysteriously begun the process of going supernova. The human race has fled to Mars, but this was only a temporary solution while we have prepared for a second trip: a one-hundred-fifty-year journey to a distant star, our best guess at where we might find a new home.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLiam Saunders-Chang is one of the last humans left on Mars. The son of two scientists who have been racing against time to create technology vital to humanity’s survival, Liam, along with his friend Phoebe, will be on the last starliner to depart before Mars, like Earth before it, is destroyed. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOr so he thinks. Because before this day is over, Liam and Phoebe will make a series of profound discoveries about the nature of time and space and find out that the human race is just one of many in our universe locked in a dangerous struggle for survival.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Emerson’s writing explodes off the page in this irresistible space adventure, filled with startling plot twists, diabolical aliens, and (my favorite!) courageous young heroes faced with an impossible task.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of The Unwanteds series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Last Day on Mars is thrillingly ambitious and imaginative, a rousing space opera for any age, meticulously researched and relentlessly paced. A fantastic start to an epic new series.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSoman Chainani, New York Times bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is perfect science fiction: a terrifying yet very cool vision of the future, lots of technological awesomeness, mind-bending alien mysteries, a mission to save the human race—and two funny, resourceful, very real kid heroes who I’d follow to the edges of the universe.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTui T. Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of the Wings of Fire series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A hugely enjoyable blend of adventure, humor, science, and kids trying to find their place when humanity itself doesn’t have one.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEmma Trevayne, author of The Accidental Afterlife of Thomas Marsden\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Action-packed science-fiction adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBrightly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “With high-stakes tension, propulsive action, multidimensional characters, and vivid scenes, this well-wrought and thrilling series starter is perfect for middle-graders who prefer their sci-fi to be grounded in the realm of the possible.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e★ “Enigmatic enemies, sabotage, space travel, and short, bone-wracking bits of time travel make for a banging adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This first installment of the Chronicle of the Dark Star trilogy is ambitious, exciting, and just a shade terrifying.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With a focus on space and time travel, including well-researched and accurate science, the novel will be an easy sell for sci-fi enthusiasts.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Walden Pond Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888215322853,"sku":"NP9780062306722","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062306722.jpg?v=1730228463","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/last-day-on-mars-isbn-9780062306722","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}