Description

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An edge-of-your-seat sci-fi adventure series illustrated in full color that follows a group of children are selected for a mission to save the mankind! Their astonishing journey brings them to the outer reaches of our solar system.

The third book in the exciting adventure series continues the edge-of-your-seat storyline. The children who have been selected are about to be launched into outer space to look for new worlds that may support life. A shuttle transports the young travelers to a launching pad, where three space crafts await: the Niña, the Pinta and the Santa María. Olivia, a young doctor, is in charge of the expedition. But Ari suspects they haven’t been told the full truth about the tasks that await them. Their long voyage to the unknown begins...

About the Author

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Co-author Timo Parvela is a highly regarded Finnish writer known for his ability to capture the minds and imaginations of young readers through humour and a touch of magic. His books have been widely recognized and have been translated into more than 30 languages, with worldwide sales of over 6 million copies. In addition to several adaptations for theatre and film, Parvela's work is often used in the Finnish school curriculum. He holds a bachelor's degree in Pedagogy/Education from Jyväskylä University and worked as a primary school teacher for almost a decade before becoming a full-time writer in 1996. His first published work was the young adult novel "About a Boy" (Poika) in 1989, and he has written over 100 books in his career thus far. His most popular and enduring series, "Ella and Friends," has followed the adventures of a primary school class and their teacher in over 30 books (and counting), which have been translated into over 25 languages. Parvela has written over 100 books and his other successful series include the Finlandia Prize-winning "Seesaw Trilogy”, "Purdy & Barker" series, and "Pete" books, as well as the 13-part "Kepler62" series and his newest "Mission Nearly Impossible" series and "Shadows" trilogy. He is married and has two grown children, and lives in Kirkkonummi, in southern Finland.