The Interplanetary Expedition of Mars Patel

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Mars is on Mars! But as techie colonists and scrappy rebels clash, can Mars and his friends survive long enough to discover the planets dark secrets Based on Season 2 of the Peabody Awardwinning podcast.

Six months ago, Mars Patel boarded a spaceship to travel to Oliver Pruitts colony on the planet Mars, and now hes finally there. The journey gave Mars lots of time to bond with his copilots, but Mars and his new friends soon discover that Pruitts colonists arent the only people living on the inhospitable planet. A splinter group, led by the mysterious Fang, are desperate to go back to Earthand they dont care who they hurt in the process. Amid the slick subterranean colony filled with rules and giant, terrifying tardigrades who poop a lot, Mars searches for answers about Oliver Pruitts supposed plansand the real reason the eccentric billionaire has been so invested in him all this time. Featuring thrilling technology, a diverse cast, and a gripping plot, this extraterrestrial adventure, a follow-up to The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel, is also based on the popular and award-winning podcast.

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Action-packed. . . . [readers] will be drawn in as Mars has to make some tough choices while also learning the shocking truth behind why he was selected for this mission in the first place.
Kirkus Reviews

The do-or-die space action is thrilling, and the themes of teamwork and perseverance remain strong. . . . Hand this series to readers who crave sci-fi adventure and mystery.
School Library Journal

The storyline is fast-paced, fun and believable. . .Goonies meets Spy Kids meets Stranger Things.
The Florida Times-Union

Author Bio

Sheela Chari is the author of The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel, the first book in this series, as well as Finding Mighty and Vanished, an Edgar Award nominee. She lives with her family in New York.