{"product_id":"the-jupiter-pirates-hunt-for-the-hydra-isbn-9780062230218","title":"The Jupiter Pirates: Hunt for the Hydra","description":"\u003cp\u003eTreasure 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDon't miss the action-packed sequel, Curse of the Iris.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the starship \u003ci\u003eShadow Comet\u003c\/i\u003e, the battle for the captain’s chair is as dangerous as the one raging outside the hull.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Fight for Captaincy:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePirates and Privateers:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHigh-Stakes Conspiracy:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStarship Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003eWhen you're a privateer, running a starship is a family business. For Tycho Hashoone, his twin sister, Yana, and their older brother, Carlo, the family business is far from easy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThey have to please the Jovian Union, a coalition of planets against Earth that keeps the Hashoones employed. They have to dodge the odious Earth diplomats and the dreaded Jupiter pirates. But hardest of all, the siblings must impress their mother, Captain Diocletia Hashoone, who keeps a log of how they perform on every test, simulation, and mission. Because while the three siblings might be crew members together aboard the \u003cem\u003eShadow Comet\u003c\/em\u003e, only one of them can be the next ship captain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTalk about sibling rivalry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart high-seas adventure, part space-age epic, the Jupiter Pirates is a wholly original saga about a galaxy on the brink of war and one unforgettable family caught in the middle of it.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Fry loads up his supporting cast with colorful characters and his nonstop yarn with hot action. As Tycho’s cyborg grandpa puts it: ‘Arrr.’” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Danger and political intrigue blend with wholesome family dynamics, making for an entertaining space adventure.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is space opera in the classic style -- ultracool technology, sinister interplanetary intrigue, and thrilling space-battle action. 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