When scientists discover a rare and mysterious mineral in the Earth’s crust, they have no idea that it happens to be a material so precious that alien forces are willing to start a war over it. Soon, Leo and his family decide it’s best for them to leave Earth behind. But when their ship is attacked and Leo’s father is kidnapped, Leo and his brother find themselves stranded in space. Now the only chance they have is for Leo to stow away on a ship of mercenary space pirates to help him find his father…and maybe even help save Earth. Coming of age isn’t so bad if you can do it with great books like these by your side. So for all you adventurous readers who aren’t willing to settle for books about life here on Earth, we have eight coming-of-age in space stories for you to live out your wildest intergalactic dreams. Go ahead and imagine a life outside of this world — outside of this galaxy even. Maybe it will be the first step for you next great adventure. Need more teen/YA sci-fi in your life? We’ve got you covered: But apparently his free meal has put the restaurant on the brink of financial ruin. Now it’s up to him to help put the restaurant back on track as he tries to figure out the philosophy that will finally fulfill his parents dreams of him becoming an advisor to the celestial elite. That would be easier if Kenna had any idea what he really believed in, of course. Maybe the answer lies in plain sight, but with the weight of the galaxy’s greatest restaurant on his shoulders, it might take a true miracle for him to figure it out. To survive, Binti must use both the gifts of her people and the knowledge that got her accepted into Oomza. Surviving is vital, but forging a new path forward may just bring new hope for the future to everyone — even if it changes the course of Binti’s life forever. TW: suicide, depression, discorded eating, bullying, and death
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