First published 1960
Podkayne, a gifted Martian girl, embarks on a trip to Earth with her mischievous younger brother and eccentric uncle. But when they get caught up in interplanetary intrigue, Podkayne must navigate a web of danger, deception, and self-discovery. With her quick wit and fierce independence, she must protect her loved ones and forge her own path in a universe that doesn't always play by the rules.
Genres: family, science-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Mars (Planet)
Paperback · Putnam Publishing Group