Space case : a Moon Base Alpha novel

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Title:

Space case : a Moon Base Alpha novel

Author:

Gibbs, Stuart, 1969- author.

Series:

Moon Base Alpha ;

Series Number:

Summary:

"Dashiell Gibson, who lives on Moon Base Alpha, has to solve a murder of one of the moon's most prominent doctors"-- Provided by publisher.

Audience:

Middle School.

750 Lexile.

Ages 8-12.

Edition:

First edition.

Physical Description:

337 pages ; 22 cm.

Genre:

Science fiction.

Detective and mystery fiction.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader 5.3.

Reading Counts! 4.6.

Accelerated Reader AR-ATOS 5.3.

Subject Term:

Space colonies -- Juvenile fiction.

Human-alien encounters -- Juvenile fiction.

Geographic Term:

Moon -- Juvenile fiction.

Publisher:

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers,

Publication Date:

2014

ISBN:

9781442494862

9781442494879

Publication Information:

New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [2014]

Award Note:

Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List 2016-2017.

Call Number:

M GIBBS

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It's a murder mystery on the moon in this humorous and suspenseful space adventure from the author of Belly Up and Spy School .

Like his fellow lunarnauts--otherwise known as Moonies--living on Moon Base Alpha, twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson is famous the world over for being one of the first humans to live on the moon.

And he's bored out of his mind. Kids aren't allowed on the lunar surface, meaning they're trapped inside the tiny moon base with next to nothing to occupy their time--and the only other kid Dash's age spends all his time hooked into virtual reality games.

Then Moon Base Alpha's top scientist turns up dead. Dash senses there's foul play afoot, but no one believes him. Everyone agrees Dr. Holtz went onto the lunar surface without his helmet properly affixed, simple as that. But Dr. Holtz was on the verge of an important new discovery, Dash finds out, and it's a secret that could change everything for the Moonies--a secret someone just might kill to keep...

Author Notes

Stuart Gibbs is a writer for the FunJungle, Moon Base Alpha, and the New York Times bestselling Spy School series.

(Bowker Author Biography)

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 3-7-The year is 2040. Dash, his sister, and their scientist parents are inaugural inhabitants of Moon Base Alpha (MBA), Earth's extraterrestrial colony. Housing only a few dozen people and governed by a strict commander, MBA is not exactly a barrel of laughs for a 12-year-old boy. However, when one of MBA's scientists dies suspiciously and a supply ship brings new residents (including a girl his age), life in space becomes much more intriguing. Though the story has many humorous moments-especially involving the insufferable wealthy space tourists-it also has some plausible science. Each chapter is preceded by a reading from "The Official Residents' Guide to Moon Base Alpha," NASA's part propaganda/part instruction manual, containing such riveting topics as "Exercise" and "Food." Narrator Gibson Frazier keeps the story moving at a good pace, conveying suspense without melodrama. Rather than create pitched character voices, he relies on intonation to differentiate among the large cast. His own voice is deep and clear but boyish enough to suit Dash. The narration flows smoothly, broken only by the humorously intended commercial quality of the "Official Resident's Guide." Space Case should appeal to a broad range of listeners but especially space enthusiasts.-Lisa Taylor, Ocean County Library, NJ (c) Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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Space Case Excerpt from The Official Residents' Guide to Moon Base Alpha, (c) 2040 by National Aeronautics and Space Administration: WELCOME TO MOON BASE ALPHA! Congratulations on your selection as a resident of the first permanent extraterrestrial human habitat! To ease your transition from earth, Moon Base Alpha (referred to from here on as "MBA") has been designed to feel as comfortable and familiar as any residence on our home planet. Our engineers and designers have spared no expense to provide all MBA residents--or "lunarnauts"--with everything they need for a relaxing, pleasurable existence. However, life on the moon will not be without challenges. There are obviously many differences between this residence and one on earth--many of which you may be pleasantly surprised by! To that end, please take the necessary time to read this helpful, informative manual in its entirety, as it will likely answer any questions you have about your new home (and perhaps a few questions you hadn't even thought to ask yet)! Once again, congratulations on your selection. Welcome to the moon. Enjoy your new home! Excerpted from Space Case by Stuart Gibbs All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.

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