Airlock - Paperback

by Tash McAdam (Author)

★"Immersive from the get-go, this novel is a quick-paced gem. The story is action-packed, with a plot that is always moving forward but still offers plenty of room for heart-fluttering moments between the protagonists...Engrossing and thrilling--this reluctant reader title should not be missed." --Kirkus Reviews

Brick, a young thief, is terrified of outer space. But they're forced to escape Earth when a warrant goes out for their arrest.

There's nothing left for them on the dusty, barren wasteland of Earth anyway. Brick stows away on a cargo ship headed for the moon. They reluctantly allow a local teenage enforcer named Amar to tag along. But the ship ends up containing unusual cargo and the crew members may not be who they appear to be.

Suddenly the spaceship is taken over by pirates, who imprison the crew in the airlock. Brick and Amar come up with a plan to rescue the crew. The only problem is that, in order to succeed, Brick must venture out into the deep darkness of space.

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.

Author Biography

Tash McAdam is a Welsh Canadian author, activist and educator whose books for young people include The Psionics series, the Junior Library Guild Gold Standard selections Blood Sport and Sink or Swim in the Orca Soundings line, and The Ooze in the Orca Anchor line. Tash is a recipient of the Shoot for the Moon fund for trans writers, and a founding mentor with the Gender Generations Project. They live in Vancouver, British Columbia.