About This Book
This thrilling middle grade adventure introduces Lunar Jones, a 13-year-old born on a struggling Martian colony. His life takes an extraordinary turn when he accidentally enters a restricted military zone and discovers that dragons are not only real, but one has chosen him as its rider. Lunar must quickly come to terms with this incredible responsibility, as this unique bond with the dragon holds the key to saving the entire Martian colony from an unspecified threat. The book explores themes of self-discovery, courage, and the weight of unexpected leadership in a high-stakes, futuristic setting.
Thirteen-year-old Lunar Jones was born on Mars, with every day a struggle, until he stumbles into a restricted military zone where he learns dragons are real and a new dragon has chosen him as a rider--a role he needs to embrace quickly because this dragon could save the Martian colony.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Lunar's life on Mars prepare him for the challenges of being a dragon rider?
2
What does it mean to be 'chosen,' and how does Lunar's perspective on himself change throughout the story?
3
If you lived on a Martian colony, what would be the biggest challenges and what would you miss most about Earth?
4
How important is teamwork when facing a big problem, and how might Lunar and his dragon work together?
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NYT Bestseller
Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover (22 weeks on list)
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