The First Children of the Moon: A Story from Artemis Base (Luce Young Reader Series)

What if you were one of the first children to live on the Moon?Leo Chen can't wait to explore. Maya Al-Jamil can't stop thinking about what could go wrong.When the two young lunar residents discover a forgotten section of Artemis Base, they uncover a mystery hidden for more than twenty years: a cracked astronaut helmet, a series of old recordings, and a secret that could change the future of life beyond Earth.As they follow clues through abandoned corridors and hidden archives, Leo and Maya learn that courage comes in many forms. Sometimes it means taking a leap into the unknown. Sometimes it means telling the truth. And sometimes it means trusting someone who sees the world very differently than you do.Set in a realistic future Moon colony, The First Children of the Moon is an uplifting middle-grade adventure about friendship, curiosity, responsibility, and the dream of building a better future.Perfect for readers who enjoy space exploration, STEM-themed fiction, and thoughtful stories about growing up.Ages 8–11 Grades 3–5EDITORIAL REVIEW"A thoughtful and emotionally engaging story that combines realistic lunar exploration with timeless lessons about friendship, courage, and stewardship."PUBLISHERLuce PublicationsIMPRINTLuce Young ReadersLANGUAGEEnglishREADING AGE8–11 yearsGRADE LEVEL3–5MANUSCRIPT TYPEMiddle Grade Science FictionAUDIENCEJuvenile FictionKEYWORDSchildren living on the moon, moon colony, Artemis program, STEM fiction for kids, space exploration for children, middle grade science fiction, lunar base adventure, friendship stories for ages 8-11, realistic science fiction, children's space booksBISAC CATEGORIESJUVENILE FICTION / Science FictionJUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / GeneralJUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / FriendshipALTERNATE BISAC OPTIONSJUVENILE FICTION / Family / GeneralJUVENILE FICTION / Readers / Chapter BooksJUVENILE FICTION / Technology Read more