Mission 7, Sigmund Brouwer
Mission 7, Sigmund Brouwer
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Mission 7
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Author: Sigmund Brouwer

Narrator: Adam Verner

Unabridged: 2 hr 38 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 Becky

Enjoyed this episode of the Diaries. These “diaries” are much like the old magazine series which built on each other, so it might be important to have read some of the previous episodes to fully enjoy.......more

Goodreads review by Chance

This book is really good. Maybe even better than Sole Survivor. Let's get into it. Interior I can't help but call back to Sole Survivor with the high octane speed. What feels brilliant is that where this book doesn't keep the constant adrenaline it does stress the importance of what they are doing. Me......more

Goodreads review by Gloria

AGH sweet mother of plot twists and father of cliffhangers!!!! If you're planning on getting this book, be sure to buy the one after it. The cliffhanger will drive you nuts. A full review of the series will be posted once I finish reading it.......more

This felt like the first half of a 2-part story. I enjoyed it just fine, but it didn't wrap up much, so I'm looking forward to the next book. As a side note, it's amusing to read what someone imagined the year 2040 could be like back in 2001.......more

Goodreads review by Anita

Good on first read through, and at the intended reading age, and from the intended worldview. Decently interesting characters. Trying very hard to be hard scifi, which I could stand to see more of. Extremely preachy, and relies more than a bit on the element of surprise to stay interesting, without......more