Stellar Vacation: The Mystery of Orion: Science Fiction & STEM Adventure for Kids Ages 8-12 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9798278089490)

What if your summer vacation turned into the most dangerous mission in the galaxy? Stellar Vacation is a thrilling sci-fi adventure for ages 8-13, perfect for fans of space mysteries, fast-paced children's adventure books, and STEM-inspired stories. When twelve-year-old Dan arrives in the quiet Orion settlement - no Wi-Fi, no games, no escape - he expects the worst summer of his life. Instead, he discovers a secret that could destroy Earth.
A mysterious device hidden in the forest pulls Dan and his new friend Ruby into a cosmic conspiracy far older than humanity. Suddenly, the two ordinary kids are mistaken for elite researchers, granted alien comlinks, and thrown into a high-stakes chase across the planet. Someone - or something - is hunting them. And it always seems one step ahead.
As the Galactic Union fractures and an ancient enemy rises, Dan and Ruby must unlock the truth behind Orion... before a catastrophic cyber-attack triggers the fall of the Moon and the invasion of Earth.
A gripping middle-grade chapter book filled with suspense, humor, space travel, digital skills, and cybersecurity twists. Ideal for readers who love The Magic School Bus (but for Gen Z), Percy Jackson energy, and intergalactic problem-solving.

Will two kids outsmart an entire alien empire?

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feedback from beta readers:

★★★★★
"A very interesting and unexpected story! I read two chapters and couldn't put it down. Even assembling the computer was exciting!" - Sofia, age 11

★★★★★
"It's a great idea to explain cybersecurity rules through a fantastic adventure. It's easy to read, and the useful information sticks in your mind." - Ivan, 13 years old

★★★★★
"I thought it was just a story about a boy and gadgets - but it turned out to be about robots, aliens, and a mission to save the galaxy! I laughed, marveled, and admired Ruby. Now I want to know more about computers!" - Alena, 11 years old

Author: Alex Krown
ISBN-13: 9798278089490
Publisher: Independently Published
Language: English
Published: 12/29/2025
Pages: 158
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.48lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.34d