Mission 8, Sigmund Brouwer
Mission 8, Sigmund Brouwer
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Mission 8
Robot War

Author: Sigmund Brouwer

Narrator: Adam Verner

Unabridged: 2 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Oasis Audio

Published: 01/19/2021

Synopsis

Set in 2040, the Mars Diaries feature 14-year-old Tyce Sanders, the only child ever born on Mars. He lives under a dome on the red planet with 200 scientists and techies, including his mother, Kristy Sanders, a biologist and a believer. Tyce is confined to a wheelchair, but virtual reality and robotics allow him to experience life beyond his physical boundaries. Kids ages 10-14 will love the cool, high-tech gadgets, space travel, and great plot twists in this exciting series.

About The Author

SIGMUND BROUWER grew up in Red Deer, Alberta, Canada, and developed an early interest in sports like hockey, racquetball, and biking. His poor performance in high school English classes led him to receive a degree in commerce from Calvin College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and not to pursue writing. When a professor in his undergraduate English course encouraged him to write, and he eventually received a degree in journalism from Carleton College in Ottawa. After publishing several articles for U.S. and Canadian magazines, he turned to writing books for kids reluctant to read. Sigmund is married to Christian recording artist Cindy Morgan; the couple has two daughters. Spends time between family homes in Red Deer and Nashville.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gloria on May 22, 2018

So many surprises! And these villains... man are they evil! Really liking the last chapters of these books where he addresses stuff like, is it right to manipulate life and do aliens exist? A full review of the series will be posted once I finish reading it.......more

Goodreads review by Chance on May 31, 2020

I can't deny it any more. This series earned a five star rating. Cover Love the cover. Looks great and cohesive with the others in the series. Interior What the! This series has gotten incredibly cleaver. It's also the first book in the series that actually made me laugh. Everything is just feels right......more

Goodreads review by Chris on March 03, 2025

Big improvement this book. This tackles a few heavy things like child soldiers and a future with Eugenics. As always the whole God angle always comes across as forced. Also speaking as a male with a disability since birth, this book went overboard with Ty referring to himself as crippled. I get he i......more

Goodreads review by Mary Emma on November 10, 2020

In Robot War, the plot thickens... the climax to the series is getting closer, and you can feel it in the way the story keeps moving. There are a few elements that struck me as cheesy or unrealistic, but overall, I enjoyed it and look forward to the penultimate book! (I love using the word "penultimat......more

Goodreads review by Becky on March 26, 2023

Interesting (and somewhat creepy) twist in the robot technology of Mars Diaries. Some CIA-like counterintelligence and unethical politics (wow, what a surprise) confront Tyce and Ashley.......more

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