{"product_id":"the-disasters-isbn-9780062657671","title":"The Disasters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Breakfast Club\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eGuardians of the Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e in this YA sci-fi adventure by debut author M. K. England.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it’s not exactly a surprise when he’s kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours. But Nax’s one-way trip back to Earth is cut short when a terrorist group attacks the Academy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNax and three other washouts escape—barely—but they’re also the sole witnesses to the biggest crime in the history of space colonization. And the perfect scapegoats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the run, Nax and his fellow failures plan to pull off a dangerous heist to spread the truth. Because they may not be “Academy material,” and they may not even get along, but they’re the only ones left to step up and fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of high-stakes action, subversive humor, and underdogs becoming heroes, this YA sci-fi adventure is perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eIlluminae, Heart of Iron, \u003c\/em\u003eor the cult classic TV show \u003cem\u003eFirefly \u003c\/em\u003eand is also a page-turning thrill ride that anyone—not just space nerds—can enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“A clever, cosmic thrill ride packed with nonstop action and starring a motley crew that won me over from page one. Just too much fun!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMackenzi Lee, New York Times bestselling author of A Gentleman's Guide to Vice and Virtue\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An explosion of edge-of-your-seat twists and high-stakes danger that leaves you glued to the page and rooting for these lovable misfits. I wanted a snarky romp across the galaxy, and M.K. England delivered with the force of a supernova.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAshley Poston, author of Geekerella and Heart of Iron\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Wildly entertaining and crackling with chemistry. Nax and his crew will crash land in your heart and leave you filled with laughter and hope.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKerri Maniscalco, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Escaping from Houdini\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A BLAST from start to finish! Absurd levels of fun, fantastic pacing, and lovable authentic characters bring this rollicking adventure to life. Looking for a book you can’t put down? Pick up \u003cem\u003eThe Disasters\u003c\/em\u003e. Mission accomplished.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKatherine Locke, author of The Girl with the Red Balloon (2018 Sydney Taylor Honor Book)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An action-packed, entertaining blend of space hijinks, humor, and romance.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Much to recommend: nonstop cinematic action, strong feminist messages, and great diversity of characters.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eALA Booklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If humankind requires saving, then this is the crew to do it.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This laugh-out-loud sci-fi action-adventure will leave readers wanting more.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888458363109,"sku":"NP9780062657671","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062657671.jpg?v=1730229129","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-disasters-isbn-9780062657671","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}