About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is seeking a boost in confidence or needs to see a peer navigating high-pressure situations with grit. It is an ideal bridge for readers moving from highly illustrated books to more text-heavy chapters, offering a propulsive narrative that rewards perseverance. The story follows a young protagonist stranded on a frozen, hostile planet, forced to rely on quick thinking and bravery to survive a dangerous mission. At its core, this is a story about internal strength. While the setting is a fantastical sci-fi world, the emotional weight rests on overcoming the paralyzing effects of fear and the 'fight or flight' response. It is perfectly appropriate for the 8-12 age range, avoiding heavy trauma while maintaining a sense of genuine urgency. Parents will appreciate how it models problem-solving under pressure without being overly didactic.
