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One Giant Leap

by Ben Gartner
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* EDITOR'S PICK, BookLife by Publishers Weekly
* Gold Medal, 2023 Mom's Choice Awards
* Gold Medal, 2023 Readers' Favorite Awards
* First Place, 2023 Gertrude Warner Middle Grade Awards

I'm pretty sure I'm about to die in space. And I just turned twelve and a half.

Blast off with the four winners of the StellarKid Project on a trip to the International Space Station and then to the Gateway outpost orbiting the Moon! It's a dream come true until space junk collides with the ISS, turning their epic trip into a nightmare of survival. Alone aboard the Aether starship, the kids have to work as a team to save the adults before the ISS is destroyed. Suit up, cadet, and launch into adventure with One Giant Leap!

Praise for One Giant Leap

"One Giant Leap provides a vivid first-person account of space travel in all its terrifying glory precisely because it comes from someone who hasn't yet learned how to filter his unabashed wonderment.This exciting science fiction adventure is geared to readers looking to push their boundaries."

—BookLife by Publishers Weekly, EDITOR'S PICK

"Relatable characters ground a story that's suspenseful, funny, and heartwarming."

—Kirkus Reviews

"Smart, fast-paced, an absolute must for anyone who dreams of space. STEM fans, take note! This thrillride is for you!"

—Katie Slivensky, author of The Countdown Conspiracy

"Gartner's trademark cinematic writing makes you feel like you're right there in the middle of the action. Mixed with humor and heart, kids will love this adventure!"

—Sam Subity, author of The Last Shadow Warrior

"A heart-pounding, zero-g adventure, with kids who save the day, and a few mysteries thrown in for good measure. It's like Gravity meets Space Case. I couldn't stop reading!"

—Adam Perry, author of Ghosts Come Rising

"Ben Gartner is the master of middle-grade voice. I was instantly hooked on this fast-paced space adventure. It's the perfect blend of action, visual storytelling, and mystery. You don't want to miss this book!"

—Fleur Bradley, author of Daybreak on Raven Island

"An excellent, STEM-focused narrative that will inspire middle grade readers with moments of true emotion and self-realization that anchor the story in the complicated realities of adolescence."

—Mary Lanni, reviewer for School Library Journal

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  • Release date

    February 21, 2023

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      • ISBN: 9798987075319

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      • ISBN: 9798987075319
      • File size: 2773 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Kirkus

      Gartner's middle-grade space adventure follows a boy's space-travel adventure as it takes a dangerous turn. "I'm pretty sure I'm about to die in space. And I just turned twelve and a half." From this heart-pounding opening, readers are launched on a journey into the near future with Fin Scott, a tween with astronomical potential. Readers soon learn that Fin's life changed when he received what he calls the "Package of Destiny": His invention has won him the chance to train at NASA's Houston facilities, board the Aether spacecraft to visit the International Space Station, and take a three-day trip to an outpost orbiting the moon. With his mom in the hospital and his dad spending most of his time with her, Fin wants nothing more than to get away; his uncle Dennis agrees to act as his guardian in space. At NASA headquarters, Fin meets his fellow contest winners--Mae Jorgenson, David Kalkutten, and Kal Agarwal--as well as the Aether's commander, Marc Horowitz, and glowering "paper pusher" Mr. Deuce, who seems determined to shut the space program down. Together, the kids must train hard to prepare for their upcoming mission, but as problems begin to mount, it starts to appear that there may be a saboteur among them. Things get worse when the group launches into space, where multiple disasters strike. Over the course of this book, Gartner delivers a story in which naturalistic dialogue flows effortlessly, which has the effect of capturing the kids' simultaneous joy and trepidation at being surrounded by adults who take them (mostly) seriously. At one point, for example, Fin tells Mae, "For what it's worth, you are the best fourteen-year-old pilot I know." She responds, "Yeah, I'm pretty great," although Fin "can tell it's with a hint of teasing herself." Overall, it's a well-paced tale that will remind young readers of the truly breathtaking wonders of space travel. Relatable characters ground a story that's suspenseful, funny, and heartwarming.

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