by Umberto Eco
First published 3020
Three astronauts from Earth—one Russian, one American, one Chinese—land on Mars and encounter a mysterious Martian life form. As they learn to communicate and work together, they make an astonishing discovery that challenges everything they thought they knew about humanity's place in the universe. With limited resources and time running out, the astronauts must grapple with profound questions of identity, culture, and our shared destiny among the stars.
Genres: science-fiction, space, adventure, aliens
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Outer Space, Mars (Planet)
40 pages · Hardcover · Harcourt Childrens Books