Space Runners: The Moon Platoon

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Detention Center, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 18, 2017

Review

Refreshingly nice and adventurous Benny has won a scholarship that will take him to the moon. . On the cover Kraatz offers an accurate representation of the mode of transportation and provides a peak at the four main characters. As the first of a new series this book sets the background, reveals the environment, and introduces earth and moon dwelling characters. Benny surrounds himself with tech minded young women and an entitled young man. Somehow these unlikely friends come to life in the adventure scenes as they fly through space in mind boggling vehicles. There is a lot of imagination within these pages, images are held together by good writing.

Adventure and science fiction readers will enjoy this read even as they wish such a compound existed. The author has penned a book that will be respected by girls as well as boys for its honest approach to loyalty and teamwork. Space Runner: The Moon Platoon reveals a setting that appeals, characters that intrigue and a story line which leaves room for sequels. Intermediate schools should look at the series and public libraries who collect science fiction will want to purchase this book as well as its sequels.

Overall Book Score: good