{"product_id":"the-orpheus-plot-isbn-9780062894441","title":"The Orpheus Plot","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rebellion in space pits one boy’s past against his future in this gripping adventure from the critically acclaimed author of In the Red! This out-of-this-world story about fighting for what’s right, chasing your dreams, and believing in yourself is perfect for fans of Kevin Emerson, Yoon Ha Lee, and D. J. MacHale.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLucas Adebayo grew up on a small mining ship in the asteroid belt, but wants to join the Navy and become the best pilot in the galaxy. The Navy has never accepted a Belter cadet before, but Lucas’s skills secure him a place on the training ship, the Orpheus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife in the Navy couldn’t be more different than life in the Belt, and Lucas struggles to find his place. As a Belter, he’s an outsider among his peers; as a Navy cadet, he doesn’t quite fit in at home anymore, either. Lucas is caught between the worlds of his past and his future when a Belter rebellion puts everyone’s lives at risk. Only he can lead the way to peace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for In the Red\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It will leave you breathless.”—New York Times bestselling author D. J. MacHale\u003cp\u003e“A non-stop, pulse-pounding adventure!”—Kevin Emerson, author of Last Day on Mars\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Stunning descriptions and harrowing feats of survival.”—Booklist\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when the rebellion puts his new friends in danger, can this outsider become the leader they all need?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpace Academy:\u003c\/b\u003e Join Lucas aboard the training ship \u003ci\u003eOrpheus\u003c\/i\u003e, where he must prove a kid from the asteroid belt has what it takes to become the best pilot in the galaxy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSibling Conflict:\u003c\/b\u003e Lucas’s adopted sister, Tali, is already a top cadet. But she carries secrets that could tear them—and the entire Navy—apart.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFound Family:\u003c\/b\u003e As an outsider, Lucas struggles to make friends. But when a rebellion breaks out, he’ll have to rely on his unlikely new bunkmates, Elena and Rahul, to survive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutsider Hero:\u003c\/b\u003e Caught between the Belter miners he grew up with and the Navy he swore to serve, only Lucas can stop an interstellar war before it starts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eIn the Red\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"Hang on to your helmets. Christopher Swiedler takes you on a nail-biting, sci-fi adventure where every page holds unexpected peril for his bold heroes. He makes the impossible seem plausible in a universe where strolling on Mars can be normal, wondrous and at times, terrifying. It will leave you breathless.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eD.J. MacHale, New York Times bestselling author\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eIn The Red\u003c\/em\u003e is a thrilling combination of wide-eyed imagination and gritty real science, starring courageous young heroes using their smarts to battle impossible odds. A non-stop, pulse-pounding adventure!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKevin Emerson, author of Last Day on Mars\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Swiedler offers a fresh take on heroism through an honest portrayal of the emotional struggle of overcoming anxiety. The friendship between Michael and Lilith feels real and grounded. Readers will be left breathless by stunning descriptions and harrowing feats of survival.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Michael and Lilith are well-written characters. Their teamwork and ingenuity in the face of danger are admirable. This is a wonderful adventure novel filled with many twists and turns. The story manages to invoke a real sense of danger. The writing is reminiscent of Gary Paulsen’s\u003cem\u003e Hatchet and Andy Weir’s The Martian\u003c\/em\u003e—it maintains a skillful blend of science and survivalism to keep readers engaged and invested in the outcome.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A fast-paced tale about defying expectations; the novel’s focus on character dynamics and scientific plausibility makes this a read reminiscent of Robert Heinlein novels.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Josh Hurley’s youthful and enthusiastic narration is the perfect match for this fast-paced science fiction adventure that will be enjoyed by fans of Orson Scott Card and Marissa Meyer.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist Online (review of audio edition)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44889499271397,"sku":"NP9780062894441","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062894441.jpg?v=1730231382","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-orpheus-plot-isbn-9780062894441","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}