Omega City - Hardcover

Peterfreund, Diana

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0062310852 ISBN 13: 9780062310859

Publisher: Balzer & Bray, 2015

Synopsis

The first middle grade novel in an exciting new series from acclaimed author Diana Peterfreund, perfect for fans of The Goonies and The City of Ember.

Gillian Seagret doesn't listen to people who say her father's a crackpot. His conspiracy theories about the lost technology of Cold War-era rocket scientist Dr. Aloysius Underberg may have cost him his job and forced them to move to the middle of nowhere, but Gillian knows he's right and plans to prove it.

When she discovers a missing page from Dr. Underberg's diary in her father's mess of an office, she thinks she's found a big piece of the puzzle--a space-themed riddle promising to lead to Dr. Underberg's greatest invention. Enlisting the help of her skeptical younger brother, Eric, her best friend, Savannah, and Howard, their NASA-obsessed schoolmate, Gillian sets off on a journey into the ruins of Omega City, a vast doomsday bunker deep inside the earth, .

But they aren't alone inside its dark and flooded halls. For while Gillian wants to save her dad's reputation by bringing Dr. Underberg's secrets to light, there are others who will stop at nothing to make sure they stay buried . . . forever.

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Review:

Praise for ACROSS A STAR-SWEPT SEA: "A charming bit of light adventure"--Publishers Weekly

Praise for ACROSS A STAR-SWEPT SEA: "Engrossing and fastpaced."--Booklist

Praise for ACROSS A STAR-SWEPT SEA: "Complex in both plotting and themes, this science fiction revision of The Scarlet Pimpernel offers political intrigue, narrow escapes, and forbidden romance"--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

Praise for ACROSS A STAR-SWEPT SEA: "Across a Star-Swept Sea is, like its main character Persis Blake, a delight. Intrigue, romance, beautiful world-building, nuanced characters, and timely, intriguing questions come together to make this the perfect read. I loved it!"--Allie Condie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Matched trilogy

Praise for ACROSS A STAR-SWEPT SEA: "Delicious romance, class warfare, and genetic engineering-Diana Peterfreund will ensnare you with this sci-fi twist to a classic story."--Cinda Williams Chima, best-selling author of the Heir Chronicles and Seven Realms series

Praise for FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS: "This novel is a postapocalyptic retelling of Jane Austen's Persuasion that will be a hit with fans of sci-fi romances ... Readers will keep turning the pages right up to the end."--School Library Journal

Praise for FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS: "Diana Peterfreund's For Darkness Shows the Stars is an impassioned ode to Jane Austen, love, and the hope found in stars."--Beth Revis, New York Times bestselling author of ACROSS THE UNIVERSE and A MILLION SUNS

Praise for FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS: "A beautiful, epic love story you won't be able to put down!"--Simone Elkeles, New York Times bestselling author of the Perfect Chemistry series

Praise for FOR DARKNESS SHOWS THE STARS: "A smart and sexy tale of star-crossed love that's as thought-provoking as it is heartbreaking."--Robin Wasserman, author of THE BOOK OF BLOOD AND SHADOW

Praise for ACROSS A STAR-SWEPT SEA: "A good bet for readers looking for strong female protagonists, characters of color or just an enjoyable romantic adventure with a science-fiction spin."--Kirkus Reviews

From the Back Cover:

Gillian Seagret doesn't listen to people who say her father's a crackpot. His conspiracy theories about the lost technology of Cold War-era rocket scientist Dr. Aloysius Underberg may have cost him his job and forced them to move to a cottage in the sticks, but Gillian knows he's right and plans to prove it.

When she discovers a missing page from Dr. Underberg's diary in her father's mess of an office, she thinks she's found a big piece of the puzzle--a space-themed riddle promising to lead to Dr. Underberg's greatest invention. Enlisting the help of her skeptical younger brother, Eric, her best friend, Savannah, and Howard, their NASA-obsessed schoolmate, Gillian sets off into the ruins of a vast doomsday bunker deep within the earth.

But they aren't alone inside its dark and flooded halls. Now Gillian and her friends must race to explore Omega City and find the answers they need. For while Gillian wants to save her dad's reputation by bringing Dr. Underberg's secrets to light, there are others who will stop at nothing to make sure they stay buried . . . forever.

About this edition

• Publisher: Balzer & Bray
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0062310852
• ISBN 13: 9780062310859
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 324