{"product_id":"life-on-the-moon-isbn-9780593704721","title":"Life on the Moon","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe extraordinary tale of a curious boy sent to live on the moon, the wondrous discoveries he makes, and the courage it takes to speak a truth no one wants to believe.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe first rule of life on the moon is: \u003c\/i\u003eThere is no life on the moon.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe second rule is: \u003c\/i\u003eDon't ask questions.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e12-year-old Leo gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the very first Moon colony. He’s excited to be part of the top-secret mission, but things quickly go off the rails. Right after his family lands on the Moon, Leo’s dad is called off on an urgent mission from which he never returns. The authorities claim the mission never existed, and Leo’s dad is accused of desertion.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeo goes looking for his dad and discovers far more than he bargained for. Everyone in the colony insists there’s NO life on the Moon. But Leo’s explorations reveal a landscape brimming with extraordinary creatures—with baffling behaviors and beliefs. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeo’s big question is: why keep Moon life a secret? Who stands to gain? And how can he find a way to save his new Moon friends before the lie becomes a reality?\"\u003cb\u003eLike a modern-day \u003ci\u003ePhantom Tollbooth\u003c\/i\u003e, LIFE ON THE MOON is witty, inventive, and charming. \u003c\/b\u003eA story that is sure to enchant readers and give them much to wonder about.\"—Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor author of \u003ci\u003eA Rover's Story\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eUnafraid of big questions about life, the universe, and everything\u003c\/b\u003e, this remarkable book left me reeling. A little like Carl Sagan, and a lot like nothing you've ever experienced before.\" —Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eWild, profound and deeply felt\u003c\/b\u003e, I’ll never look up at the moon again without feeling a little less lonely.” —Damon Lindelof, Emmy-winning co-creator of Lost and Watchmen\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eEncounter the moon as you’ve never seen it before: full of weird, wonderful life and startling secrets.\u003c\/b\u003e Like all of Matthew and Robbi’s books, \u003ci\u003eLife on the Moon \u003c\/i\u003eis hilarious and heartfelt, whimsical and wise–a captivating read!”—Tui Sutherland, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWings of Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“With the dexterity of \u003ci\u003eThe Phantom Tollbooth\u003c\/i\u003e, the whimsy of \u003ci\u003eThe Little Prince\u003c\/i\u003e, and the ingenuity of The Martian Chronicles, \u003cb\u003ethis luminous book will captivate readers to the Moon and back.\u003c\/b\u003e” —Megan E. Freeman, \u003ci\u003eNew \u003c\/i\u003eYork\u003ci\u003e Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAlone\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Away\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003cb\u003eAn unforgettable work of imagination, depth, and whimsy\u003c\/b\u003e. I loved it!” —Lincoln Peirce, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of Big Nate and Max and the Midknights\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Is there anything more exciting than a trip to the moon? Yes: this book.\" \u003c\/b\u003e—Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"Delightfully deadpan humor buoys the heavy subjects, and \u003cb\u003ethe endlessly inventive story will keep readers glued to the page\u003c\/b\u003e....An offbeat and empathetic adventure unafraid to ask big questions while sporting a cheeky grin.\" —\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e★ \"\u003cb\u003eFunny and insightful\u003c\/b\u003e, with deep philosophical questions nestled comfortably within an accessible and thrilling narrative, this is must-have for all ­collections.\" —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003cb\u003eA heartfelt human story\u003c\/b\u003e on a not-so-lifeless Moon.\" —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatthew Swanson and Robbi Behr\u003c\/b\u003e are the husband\/wife, author\/illustrator team behind the Cookie Chronicles,\u003ci\u003e The Real McCoys\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBabies Ruin Everything,\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEverywhere, Wonder\u003c\/i\u003e (Imprint Books). Until recently, they also ran two small presses: Bobbledy Books and Idiots' Books. These days, they spend most of their time making books and raising four kids in the hayloft of an old barn in Chestertown, Maryland. They spend the rest of their time speaking, teaching, and leading workshops on collaboration and creative entrepreneurship—and the rest of the rest of their time running a commercial salmon-fishing operation on the Alaskan tundra.","brand":"Knopf Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48233333096677,"sku":"NP9780593704721","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593704721.jpg?v=1767731440","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/life-on-the-moon-isbn-9780593704721","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}