Galaxy Jones and the Space Pirates

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From the author of Peppers Rules for Secret Sleuthing and The Secrets of Stone Creek comes a rip-roaring middle grade space adventure about a girl who is determined to save her family and friends from ruthless pirateseven if she has to venture across the universe to do it.

Galaxy Jones lives on the very, very edge of a star system in an inn run by her dads. She loves her home and her little family, but ever since the train station that serviced their part of the universe went defunct, tourists have stopped coming, and Lexis on the verge of losing it all. When the royal family stops at their inn on the way to a neighboring star system, Lexis dads hope for some good business, but Lexi knows from past experience with spoiled Prince Westonand his annoying dog, Cometto expect nothing but trouble.

Turns out, that trouble is a whole lot bigger than she anticipated. Weston has stolen something. Even worse, hes stolen it from notorious piratesformer followers of Lexis idol, the famous pirate Astro Bonnywho have tracked him straight to her house. Problem is, Weston has lost the trinket somewhere in deep space. And now the pirates are holding all the adults hostage with the threat of destroying the inn if they cant find what theyve come for.

Lucky for Weston, Lexi has a plan. In exchange for his help saving the family business, she will use all her skills and embrace the adventurous spirit of the great Astro Bonny to help him find whatever it is the pirates are after. With some pluck, and a whole lot of luck, she might just pull it offand make an unexpected friend along the way.

Author Bio

Briana McDonald writes diverse and adventurous books for young readers. She studied writing at Fairleigh Dickinson University and her short fiction has appeared in several literary journals. When shes not writing, Brianalives and works in New York City with her wife and their dog, Rex.She is the author ofPeppers Rules for Secret Sleuthing,The Secrets of Stone Creek, andGalaxy Jones and the Space Pirates. Find out more at BrianaRoseMcDonald.com.