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Synopsis
The crew of the Stardust III plans to enter the portal and explore the source of the mysterious radio beacon in the M33 galaxy. On their way there, they discover ships full of refugees fleeing one disaster, only to be heading into another. Then, they are almost ready to enter the portal, when survivors, displaced from Earth, are discovered in a place where it is impossible for them to be. Finally, fully equipped, well-armed, and with a small fleet of ships, they enter M33...Only to discover that not all answers are what you want to hear, and that one race is attacking the damaged ships...
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Is The Eighth Artifact appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Science fiction adventure with moderate space combat and refugees fleeing disaster. Contains action sequences and attacks on damaged ships, but violence is not graphic or gratuitous.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include mass death, war, and displacement.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the mystery of exploring an alien portal to another galaxy and discovering what's behind the strange radio beacon.