Overview
""A delightful and brilliantly constructed middle grade thriller"" (The New York Times Book Review) set on the moon takes off in this humorous and suspenseful first space adventure in the Moon Base Alpha series from New York Times bestselling author of Spy School Stuart Gibbs--now in graphic novel form! For twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson, living on the moon is a dream come true. Except for the low-gravity lunar toilets. And the food. And the part where his best friend lives about 250,000 miles away. And how there are almost no other kids up here, except for his kid sister and a couple of billionaire bullies. Oh, right, and the fact that a fellow lunarnaut just died--and only Dashiell knows that his death wasn't an accident. Plenty of people on the moon base are hiding something, but which of them are capable of murder? It's up to Dashiell to figure it out--before the killer strikes again. An out-of-this-world full-color graphic novel!
Full Product Details
Author: Stuart Gibbs ,
Ward Jenkins
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Dimensions:
Width: 14.50cm
, Height: 2.50cm
, Length: 21.10cm
Weight: 0.703kg
ISBN: 9781665934800
ISBN 10: 1665934808
Pages: 360
Publication Date: 19 August 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
A murder on a lunar colony turns a bored 12-year-old into a master sleuth in this graphic adaptation of Gibbs' 2014 novel. Dashiell Gibson, who has a Black mom and white dad, lives with his family on Moon Base Alpha, where life is actually pretty dull. Dash must contend with terrible food and an obnoxious billionaire tourist family. While using the annoying space toilet one night, he overhears scientist Dr. Holtz discussing a history-making project with an unseen person; it's to be announced the next day. But Dr. Holtz dies that night in an apparent accident that Dash is convinced was murder. None of the adults believe him, so Dash takes it upon himself to investigate, leading him into a complex tangle of secrets. Base commander Nina Stack wants Dash to stop sharing his theories and even makes veiled threats against him. Fortunately, new arrivals Kira, a girl his age, and Zan, a security specialist, believe him and want to help. Ultimately, Dash and Kira end up in danger while trying to solve the mystery. Jenkins' dynamic panel layouts, expressive character designs, and immersive depictions of life on the moon, combined with Gibbs' crisp, fast-paced dialogue and well-timed humor, seamlessly translate the original into this visual medium. While some plot points feel condensed, this adaptation retains the original's sharp wit, engaging mystery elements, and educational tidbits about space travel. An accessible, engaging read for those who love adventure, space, and mysteries. (Graphic science-fiction mystery. 8-12)--Kirkus ""06/01/2025""
Author Information
Stuart Gibbs is the New York Times bestselling author of the Charlie Thorne series, FunJungle series, Moon Base Alpha series, Once Upon a Tim series, and Spy School series. He has written screenplays, worked on a whole bunch of animated films, developed TV shows, been a newspaper columnist, and researched capybaras. Stuart lives with his family in Los Angeles. You can learn more about what he's up to at StuartGibbs.com. Ward Jenkins is and illustrator and animator from Atlanta, Georgia. He's illustrated several picture books, including Chicks Run Wild, as well as the Good Crooks chapter book series. Ward lives with his wife and two kids and hasn't shaved his beard since 2010. Find him online at @WardOMatic.
