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Gr 6 Up—Homer Hickam, best known for his memoir, Rocket Boys (Delacortek, 1980), that was made into the movie October Sky, returns to the scene with the exciting first title (Thomas Nelson, 2012) in a projected trilogy set in the 22nd century that's sure resonate with sci-fi fans. Following several Earth wars, the moon was colonized to give hopefuls a fresh—and free—start. Colonel Medaris, a powerful leader, proposes to build a monorail to ease transportation across the treacherous lunar landscape. However, the plan faces opposition, as it will run through Russian-...Log In or Sign Up to Read More