About This Book
Reach for this book if your child is navigating a major transition, like starting a new school, or feels weighed down by the expectations and 'labels' others have placed on them. It is an ideal pick for kids who feel like they do not quite fit the mold and are looking for permission to reinvent themselves in a new environment. Hakata Soy is a former space hero trying to live a normal life at Astronaut Academy, but his past reputation (and a literal robot doppelganger) keeps getting in the way. Through a lens of absurdist humor and high-stakes sci-fi, the story explores deep themes of loneliness, the struggle to find true friends, and the courage it takes to be your authentic self when everyone expects you to be a superstar. It is perfectly pitched for middle-grade readers who love fast-paced action but need a gentle reminder that it is okay to just be a kid.
