Project Mercury by Ronald L. Smith Hardcover Book

Description: Project Mercury by Ronald L. Smith Ike Pressure is an Army brat.Which, if you ask him, is not an insult.His moms new job is in Mercury, Nevada, on a secretive military base close to Area 51. Whats more, his childhood friend, Eesha Webb, and her family are about to move there too.Spoiler alert: Ike and Eesha arent really best buds, even though their parents think so. They used to play together when they were little kids, but now shes more like his nemesis. Still, its clear to both of them that something mysterious is happening on the base—but what could it beEesha is convinced it has to do with aliens, but Ike isnt so sure.What they dont know is that the stakes are actually much higher than they could have imagined—and Ikes mom might be in more danger than she has ever faced. Will Ike and Eesha be able to get over their differences and work together to unravel the secrets of Project Mercury FORMAT Hardcover CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Ronald L. Smith is the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning author of several acclaimed novels for young readers, including Hoodoo, The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away, Gloom Town, Where the Black Flowers Bloom, and the Black Panther: The Young Prince series. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland. To learn more, visit strangeblackflowers.com. Review (Where the Black Flowers Bloom) "Inspired by African mythology and folklore, this lushly wrought heros journey touches deftly on themes of family, fate, forgiveness, and justice." -- Publishers Weekly(Where the Black Flowers Bloom) "Elaborate worldbuilding will draw readers in. . . . Hand this to young readers seeking adventurous new fantasy." -- School Library Journal(The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away) "Smith continues to be one of the most distinct and impressive voices in middle-grade speculative fiction right now." -- Booklist(The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away) "A tightly plotted novel full of suspense and compassion with a climax that will chill readers straight to the bone." -- Horn Book Magazine(Gloom Town) "This atmospheric tale by Smith (The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away) conjures up a seaside setting full of secrets and long-lost legends....the intriguing characters, eerie moments, and lurking peril prove a winning combination." -- Publishers Weekly(Gloom Town) "Anchoring this well-paced story is a solid cast of characters whose central relationships feel authentic and grounded." -- Kirkus Reviews(Black Panther: The Young Prince) "Energetic, fast-paced and adventurous, this will keep readers riveted . . . a must purchase." -- School Library Journal(Hoodoo) "A riveting story with a dollop of southern gothic appeal." -- Booklist"A warm and inviting tale of reimagined futures, friendship, bravery, and environmentalism with a futuristic twist that will have readers rallying behind the intrepid protagonists of this hopeful story." -- Publishers Weekly Details ISBN0063318555 Pages 288 Year 2024 ISBN-13 9780063318557 Format Hardcover Publication Date 2024-08-06 Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2024-08-06 Audience Age 8 Imprint HarperCollins Place of Publication New York, NY Imprint US Clarion Books Publisher US HarperCollins AU Release Date 2024-12-03 NZ Release Date 2024-12-03 DEWEY FIC Author Ronald L. Smith We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161114189;

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