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Synopsis
The crew decided to split up. They send the Shadow to keep trying to stop the warring parties in M33, while the Stardust III heads back for upgrades and some rest. The situation in M33 turns out to be much more complicated than they initially thought. Last-minute crew adjustments caused more stress than expected, and tempers are flaring. They rescue more stranded aliens, some of whom don't want to be rescued. Then, they rescue an alien that can only tolerate small amounts of regular air and would die if exposed to normal food or water.
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Is The Ninth Artifact appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this book features space rescue missions with moderate conflict and tension between warring alien parties. Characters face stressful situations and moral dilemmas about saving unwilling aliens, but violence is not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity and death.
Publisher ages reflect reading level; our rating reflects content maturity — they can differ.
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the diverse alien encounters, crew dynamics, and high-stakes rescue missions across different galaxies.