by HM Waugh
RRP $16.99
Kids from rival Martian colonies must come together to fight for survival in this thrilling middle-grade space adventure from an exciting Australian talent.
Raised in rival colonies on Mars, each long ago abandoned by Earth, Dee and Holt have been brought up to hate even the idea of each other. But when a mysterious object crash-lands on a far-flung plain, they are both sent to investigate and their fates intertwine. Together they must battle epic storms and deadly bioclouds while unpicking the web of lies they have been told about their planet. Will their bond be strong enough to withstand the arrival of a mysterious invader that threatens to end life on Mars forever?
Timely and compelling, Mars Awakens is the unputdownable first book in a duology offering a window into our future.
“Mars Awakens is a much needed and much welcomed ‘hard’ sci-fi for primary school readers. It does what the genre at its absolute best should – gets you excited for a distant, alien future that might very well happen.”
Readings
“Great characters… great world-building and a common enemy that is totally spooky.
Highly recommended.”
Goodreads
Finalist – 2023 Aurealis Awards
Shortlist – 2023 West Australian Young Readers Book Awards (WAYRBA)
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