Troubling a Star

by Madeleine L'Engle

First published 1995

For her birthday, Vicky receives the gift of a trip to the Antarctic, where her friend Adam is working as a marine biologist. But as Vicky meets the other passengers, it becomes clear that some are not what they seem. Vicky's once-in-a-lifetime adventure soon becomes a journey into icy danger. Facing unexpected threats, Vicky must uncover the truth about her fellow travelers before they can stop her. With her safety at risk, she races to protect a crucial discovery that could change the world.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, mystery, contemporary

Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: fish-out-of-water, unexpected-adventure

Setting: Antarctica

336 pages · Paperback

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