Cal Lewis is a teenage social media journalist who moves from Brooklyn to Houston when NASA selects his father for a high-profile mission to Mars. The mission is funded by a private media company that produces a reality television show centered on the astronauts' families. Cal meets Leon Kendrick, the son of another astronaut, and they navigate a romantic relationship under the constant surveillance of film crews. As the program manipulates their personal lives for ratings, Cal uncovers technical secrets and ethical shortcuts that threaten the safety of the mission and the integrity of his reporting.
Readers who enjoy contemporary young adult fiction centered on space exploration and media ethics will find this book useful. It appeals to those interested in how digital fame affects private relationships and the pressure of living in a public spotlight. The reader learns about the technical logistics of modern space travel and the social complications of high-stakes journalism. It provides a realistic look at how teenage protagonists manage career ambitions while maintaining family loyalty and personal honesty in a corporate environment.
Practical, clear-cut and escapist; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2020
- Language
- EN
