Star Eaters

  • Pages:80
  • Publisher:Orca Book Publishers
  • Series: Orca Anchor
  • Themes:teen romance, outer space, corporate greed, environmental responsibility, stowaway
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  • Available:02/14/2023
  • Reading Level:1.6
  • Lexile:HL580L
Paperback
9781459834675
$10.95
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In a far-off galaxy, entire worlds are dying.

Their suns and other stars are being consumed by Star Eaters, members of an intergalactic corporation who use advanced technology to steal energy from planets to fuel a fleet of roving starships. But Destin, a young and newly minted Star Eater, is reluctant to destroy worlds he’s never even seen. When he finds a mysterious stowaway girl named Calla on his ship after his first solo mission, Destin is torn. He must decide between turning her in or helping her save her planet. Time is running out—he only has one day before the planet’s sun star dies forever, and only enough fuel to reach home or escape for good.

This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for teen readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read! The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.

“The moral quandary in this science-fiction tale for reluctant readers is sharply articulated and deeply felt.”
– Kirkus Reviews
“Will appeal to a great many young adult readers...Highly Recommended.”
– CM: Canadian Review of Materials
“Light speculative fiction with a vague hint of ­romance.”
– School Library Journal

“This short novella poses an intriguing science-fiction scenario…The short length of the novella and fast storytelling of this instalment in the ‘Orca Anchor’ series may appeal to readers looking for an introduction to the science fiction genre.”

– Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)
Top Grade: CanLit for the Classroom   | 2023  |  Commended

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