Miranda Regent can’t believe she was just chosen as one of six kids from around the world to train for the first ever mission to Mars. But as soon as the official announcement is made, she begins receiving anonymous threatening messages…and when the training base is attacked, it looks like Miranda is the intended target. Now the entire mission—and everyone’s lives—are at risk. And Miranda may be the only one who can save them.

The Martian meets The Goonies in this out-of-this-world middle grade debut where the stakes couldn’t be higher.

She wanted to be an astronaut. She never expected to become a detective.

• Young Astronaut Training: Join one of six kids from around the world as they prepare for the first-ever mission to Mars, facing challenges they never trained for.
• A High-Stakes Conspiracy: When anonymous threats turn into real attacks, Miranda realizes someone is trying to stop the mission—and her along with it.
• Action-Packed Sci-Fi Thriller: Perfect for kids who love fast-paced adventure, this story is a race against time to uncover the truth before it’s too late.
• STEM for Kids: Packed with science, technology, and engineering, this is an exciting read for young fans of robotics and space travel.