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Set on a Moon colony, the story follows 15‑year‑old Phaet Theta, who makes the unthinkable decision to join the Militia. When her mother is imprisoned by the Moon’s authoritarian government, Phaet must navigate loyalty, danger, and the fight for freedom in a stark, extraterrestrial setting.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Karen Bao
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