Jeramey Kraatz - The Dark Side of the Moon

First published in the USA by HarperCollins Children’s Books , a division of HarperCollins Publishers in 2018

Published simultaneously in Great Britain by HarperCollins Children’s Books in 2018

Published in this ebook edition in 2018

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Text copyright © Full Fathom Five, LLC 2018

Cover illustration © Jacey 2018

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Jeramey Kraatz asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work.

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Source ISBN: 9780008226435

Ebook Edition © December 2017 ISBN: 9780008226442

Version: 2017-12-19

For the stargazers

Contents

Cover

Title Page

Copyright First published in the USA by HarperCollins Children’s Books , a division of HarperCollins Publishers in 2018 Published simultaneously in Great Britain by HarperCollins Children’s Books in 2018 Published in this ebook edition in 2018 HarperCollins Children’s Books is a division of HarperCollins Publishers Ltd, HarperCollins Publishers 1 London Bridge Street London SE1 9GF The HarperCollins Children’s Books website address is www.harpercollins.co.uk Text copyright © Full Fathom Five, LLC 2018 Cover illustration © Jacey 2018 Cover design © HarperCollins Publishers 2018 Jeramey Kraatz asserts the moral right to be identified as the author of this work. A catalogue record for this book is available from the British Library. All rights reserved under International and Pan-American Copyright Conventions. By payment of the required fees, you have been granted the non-exclusive, non-transferable right to access and read the text of this ebook onscreen. No part of this text may be reproduced, transmitted, downloaded, decompiled, reverse engineered, or stored in or introduced into any information storage and retrieval system, in any form or by any means, whether electronic or mechanical, now known or hereinafter invented, without the express written permission of HarperCollins. Source ISBN: 9780008226435 Ebook Edition © December 2017 ISBN: 9780008226442 Version: 2017-12-19

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Attention 2085 EW-SCAB Winners

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

Chapter 16

Chapter 17

Chapter 18

Chapter 19

Chapter 20

Chapter 21

Chapter 22

Chapter 23

Chapter 24

Chapter 25

Chapter 26

Chapter 27

Chapter 28

Chapter 29

Chapter 30

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About the Publisher

While the threat of the alien asteroid storm headed for Earth has been overcome, thanks to the bravery of the newly minted Moon Platoon, the Pit Crew and Elijah West, I know you are all still filled with questions and concerns. As such, I’d like to update you regarding our current situation and how it impacts on your stay at the Lunar Taj.

All group activities are temporarily suspended until further notice. Due to the high level of alert we’re under, it is requested that all guests at the Lunar Taj stay within the confines of the Grand Dome and the underground bunker. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do! The “video game room”, as many of you call it, is open and equipped with a catalogue of immersive gaming experiences for you to enjoy at your leisure. And don’t forget that your HoloTeks are also packed with custom programs that allow you to design your own Space Runners, holographic racetracks and space suits. Also, please continue to meet in the common rooms on your floor! The best thing we can do in this time of stress is support one another. Remember, whether you flew out into space this morning or sought shelter underground, you are a united force – you are all part of the Moon Platoon.

Meals will continue to be served three times a day both above and below ground, with selected snacks available in the kitchen at all times. Thanks to the Taj’s state-of-the-art gardening and food-storage systems, I promise no one here is going to go hungry. If anyone is interested in seeing how my computerised kitchen functions and manages to feed countless guests, I’d be happy to give you a personal demonstration (bonus dessert!) at any time.

Your safety is my highest priority here at the Lunar Taj. Despite recent events, please rest assured that this resort remains perhaps the safest place in our solar system. With that in mind, please understand that your trip back to Earth will be delayed until we can ensure the voyage is one hundred per cent safe. I know many of you wish to be in contact with your loved ones at this time. Re-establishing communications with our home planet is a top priority.