Satellite

Satellite

By Author / Illustrator

Nick Lake

Genre

Adventure

Age range(s)

11+

Publisher

Hachette Children's Group

ISBN

9781444936773

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

05-10-2017

Synopsis

The Martian for teens - an epic, highly original space thriller with real science and heartbreaking beauty.


Leo has never set foot on Earth. Born and raised with twins Orion and Libra on the Moon 2 Space Station, they have grown up together in the most extraordinary of ways.


Now, they are preparing to make their first trip home - their first journey to Earth. But Leo, Orion and Libra cannot possibly imagine the irreversible consequences that their return will set into motion...

Reviews

Molly - Age 12

The book is well written in a different style (text speak) than one would expect from the blurb, however, it suits Leo's character more and more as the book progresses. The book is nicely paced with a reasonable amount of action in each chapter and the ones without much action do not feel like 'filler' chapters. The book is 464 pages long and I would recommend it to readers aged 12+ who enjoy story development. They would need to adjust to the writing style.

Suggested Reading Age 11+

Kay

Nick Lake is a prolific author of YA fiction who is not afraid to tackle a range of different subjects. His books are well-plotted with well developed characgters. Satellite is no different. It is largely told from the point of view of Leo, a 16 year old who was born and lives in space on a satellite station. Leo, alongside his friends Orion and Libra, is preparing to visit Earth for the first time. It is a classic coming of age tale, with a mystery or conspiracy at the heart of the story. What is the mysterious company Leo refers to? The book is largely written in text speak and as a device, this works well, although I appreciate it could be off-putting for some. It helps create a sense of Leo as a character and helps to identify with his thoughts. This is a wonderfully imaginative sci-fi book, which is character-lead. I would recommend it for those who like character driven novels or books with a mystery at the heart of the story aged 12+. 464 pages / Ages 12+ / Reviewed by Kay Hymas, school librarian.

Suggested Reading Age 11+

 

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