Chrissy’s Review: The Countdown Conspiracy by Katie Slivensky

The Countdown Conspiracy
written by Katie Slivensky
published by HarperCollins, 2018

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Did I enjoy this book? I loved this book. I read it every free chance I had because I didn’t want to put it down until the very end. And that ending . . . (I’m not going to spoil it for you. Go read the book!)

My sons read this book a while ago, and they have been begging me to read it as well. I finally had the chance to do so, and I am so glad I did. I couldn’t help but get invested in these six brave kids who had the opportunity of a lifetime. They are all brilliant but face a lot of the same challenges that most kids face–fitting in, not feeling good enough, learning to get along and work together despite their differences, etc. There are many twists and nail-biting scenes, and you will absolutely fall in love with Ruby.

The Countdown Conspiracy is an exciting, heart-pounding, on-the-edge-of-your-seat kind of read.

Would I recommend it? Absolutely! This is a great middle grade read for kids and adults, especially if you love all things space, science, engineering, and coding.

About the book – from Goodreads: Ambassador, you are go for launch in T- minus 5…4…3…2…. Get ready to blast off with this high-action, high-stakes middle grade adventure that’s perfect for fans of Chris Grabenstein and Peter Lerangis!

Miranda Regent can’t believe she was just chosen as one of six kids from around the world to train for the first ever mission to Mars. But as soon as the official announcement is made, she begins receiving anonymous threatening messages…and when the training base is attacked, it looks like Miranda is the intended target. Now the entire mission—and everyone’s lives—are at risk. And Miranda may be the only one who can save them.

The Martian meets The Goonies in this out-of-this-world middle grade debut where the stakes couldn’t be higher. 

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