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Cal’s dream of becoming a journalist is interrupted when his father, a pilot, is chosen for a high‑profile NASA mission to Mars. The family relocates from Brooklyn to Houston, placing Cal at the center of a media circus as the nation watches the astronauts. In this whirlwind, Cal meets Leon, the son of another astronaut, and the two form a deep bond that offers comfort amid chaos. As the mission’s secrecy grows, Cal must uncover the truth while protecting the people who matter most to him.
The story blends contemporary youth‑culture themes with the excitement of space exploration, exploring family dynamics, media pressure, and the challenges of young love.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Romance
Authors: Phil Stamper
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