Books like Mother, May I? by Katherine Applegate
In the wake of Earth’s collapse, the Remnants drift through space aboard the planetoid ship Mother, hunting for a new world. Commander Jobs spots a strange planet that could be the lost Earth, and he must persuade the crew, led by master‑programmer Billy, to abandon the long‑standing Big Compromise and alter their course. Meanwhile, Yago plots to seize control of the Meanies, his ambitions risking the safety of the Remnants. As courses shift and power struggles flare, the fate of the human race hangs in the balance.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Science Fiction/Space Opera
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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