The basis of the book is that nasa are going back to the moon, they have a hidden agenda but that agenda is disguised in the form of a lottery that chooses three people to go with the astronauts to the lunar surface. Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become the. They would stay at the darlah 2 moon base weird, hed never heard anything about a base being built on the moon, and he knew a few things about space travel, and from there they would perform a number of experiments on the surface. Its the adventure of a lifetime and will change them forever. I have read plenty of books in my past, including the. Apr 17, 2012 moon thrills and planet palpitations crunchingsandmunchings august 22, 2012 at 5. Some hours you may only travel 20 miles, others you may get to 60 or more. Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become the first young people in spaceand change their lives forever.
Okay, thats a pretty farfetched premise, but presumably readers are readily willing to suspend disbelief if the author presents the whole idea plausibly enough. The group intends to shelter for a week in a previously secret lab that nasa had established on the moon in the 1970s. The fact that it takes place on the moon is a real unique attribute that sets it apart from conventional horror novels. His exgirlfriend, simone, started dating another guy, and antoine couldnt handle it. The title refers to the darkest phase of the lunar cycle, indicating that new moon is about the darkest time of protagonist bella swans life. Its been decades since anyone set foot on the moon. May 03, 2017 172 hours on the moon is a science fiction thriller where three teenagers win a week long trip to the moon with nasa. This book reads like a cross between a scandanavian thriller film and straight up jhorror. The basis of the book is that nasa are going back to the moon, they have a hidden agenda but that agenda is disguised in the form of a lottery that chooses three people to. But once i started reading the book, i completely forgot it had ever been translated at one point. Since people dont even bother to read the description i put spoilers in the title. Read online new moon pdf by stephenie meyer for free. Combining illustrations by benji davies and real photographs of the moon, this picture book takes young children on an amazing journey into outer space. Three teenagers are going on the trip of a lifetime.
I really did enjoy the book, even though it scared. The book was originally published in norway on september 15, 2008 by cappelen damm, with an english language translation being published by little, brown in new york city on july 10, 2012. The novel reaches its peak about half way through, when harstad really begins to push the horrorspooky side of things. New moon is the continuation of stephenie meyers surprisingly great introduction novel twilight.
Mar 12, 2014 its been decades since anyone set foot on the moon. America finally decides to return to the moon, but to get publicity nasa holds a worldwide lottery for. The fictitious nature of the book got me hooked right away, as that is what i normally look for. May 21, 20 buy the paperback book 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad at indigo. Johan harstad, 172 hours on the moon but i promise you, you guys can do it. The miles per hour calculator is great for runners, walkers, bicyclists, and other athletes who want to track their progress. In 2019, teens mia, antoine, and midori are selected by lottery to join experienced astronauts on a nasa mission to the once topsecret moon base, darlah 2, while in a florida nursing home, a former astronaut struggles. This book is visually stimulating colorful renderings of people are striking against a midnight blue background and filled with amazing information sure to stir the imaginations of young children eager to. Three teenagers join an expedition to the moon in 2019 and find horror there. In 2019, mia, antoine, and midori are selected by lottery to join astronauts on a nasa mission to the moon base, darlah 2, while. Johan harstads novel, 172 hours on the moon, is a fictional horror story that will entertain and creep out most readers. Because the first half of the book is spent briefly but slowly developing many characters whose background add little to the plot, the book seems to lack suspense, and readers may find themselves less than engaged. What do you need to know about calculating miles per hour. First look at new ya scifi horror novel 172 hours on the.
Sep 06, 2006 new moon is a fantasy novel by author stephenie meyer, and is the second novel in the twilight series. The first edition of the novel was published in september 15th 2008, and was written by johan harstad. Now three ordinary teenagers have one a nasasponsored lottery for the return trip. The astronauts and the three teens become stuck on the moon with no power and no protection from the elements. Johan harstad is a norwegian author, graphic designer, playwright, drummer, and international sensation. Second book in vampire series drips with action and romance. When you find out the truth, it is certainly not what you were expecting. Harstad keeps the focus mostly on mia, seemingly the only participant strong enough to keep fighting against the evil forces they encounter on the moon.
Theres one thing to note though, i usually dont like scary books, but i loved this book. Johan harstad won the 2008 norwegian brage award in the young adultchildrens literature category for 172 hours on the moon. Its been more than forty years since nasa sent the first men to the moon, and to grab some muchneeded funding and. He is the winner of the 2008 brage award brageprisen, previously won by per petterson, and his books have been published in over 11 countries. This calculator gives you the average over a given period. In 2009, he was named the first ever inhouse playwright at the national theatre in oslo. This theme is recognized by different characters on a couple occasions, saying that traveling to the moon would be a mistake and it should just be left alone. It tells the tale of three teens from around the world that have won the nasa lottery for a chance to go to the moon.
I was actually not aware that this is more of a horror novel until i was about halfway through it. According to the information, the three winners would spend 172 hours on the moon plus the trip from earth and back, which would take just over a week. Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become the first young people in spaceand. Apr, 2012 publisher little, brown is hoping for big things with its new ya scifi thriller 172 hours on the moon and the hollywood reporter has an exclusive sneak peak of chapter one in advance of the book. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Jun 08, 20 dinosaurs and the bible debunking the 7 myths that deny biblical truth series duration. This redirect is within the scope of wikiproject novels, an attempt to build a comprehensive and detailed guide to novels, novellas, novelettes and short stories on wikipedia. Every book has its moment, and 172 hours on the moon is no different. Cinder by marissa meyerscience fiction, action, political intrigue, romance, and the teeniest bit of sailor moon. Listen to 172 hours on the moon audiobook by johan harstad. Little, brown books for young readers us atom uk publication date. Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are about to become.
Listen to 172 hours on the moon by johan harstad at. The first main theme of the story is that some things are better left alone. This captivating tale lets young children glimpse what it would be like to fly into outer space, walk on the moon and look back at earth. Gibbons direct style makes this book an excellent teaching tool for a first look at the moon, the earths natural satellite. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. He just wanted to get as far away from paris as possible. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. I havent read very many horrorthriller books before, so i didnt think this one would be able to scare me.
Book challenges, trusting the young, and the reductiveness of vulgarity real readers, real books, and missing out on comics. This imaginative norwegian sciencefiction novel places more emphasis on the fiction than on the science. And whilst the climax is short under fifty pages, it is terrifying and left me in a state of unrest for several hours. Little do these teens know that something sinister is waiting for them on the moon s surface. The story takes place in 2018, when a forgotten organization called nasa attempts to revive itself by holding a lottery to pick three random teenagers from anywhere in the world to accompany real astronauts on a fun trip to the moon. As soon as the group arrives, however, things start to go horribly wrong. Publisher little, brown is hoping for big things with its new ya scifi thriller 172 hours on the moon and the hollywood reporter has an exclusive sneak peak of chapter one in advance of the book. The mystery and the suspense kept me wanting to know what terrors lie in wait on the moon, and i couldnt put this book down. Sep 15, 2008 172 hours on the moon is super creepy yet engrossing. This book starts off in the year 2019, nearly a decade after the last moon mission nasa sent. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 368 pages and is available in paperback format. Buy a cheap copy of 172 hours on the moon book by johan harstad. Three ordinary teens won a trip to spend 172 hours on the moon at base darlah 2. Johan harstad three teenagers are going on the trip of a lifetime.
Find books like 172 hours on the moon from the worlds largest community of readers. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Buy 172 hours on the moon digital original by johan harstad isbn. The main conflict of this novel is external conflict or person vs. This is the organizations attempt to increase the publics interest in space travel and also create some sponsors for the program. Its been more than forty years since nasa sent the first men to the moon, and to grab some muchneeded funding and attention, they decide to launch an historic international lottery in which three lucky teenagers can win a weeklong trip to moon base darlah 2a place that no one but top government officials even. Thoroughly vetted by an astrophysics expert, the moon book is a perfect introduction lunar phases, orbit, the history of space exploration, and more. This 355 page scifi thriller depicts three teenagers, and their once in a lifetime opportunity of setting foot on the moon. In this book, the thing to be left alone is the moon, and the reason is the strange anomalies that inhabit it. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 172 hours on the moon.
Now three ordinary teenagers, the winners of nasas unprecedented, worldwide lottery, are. According to meyer, the book is about losing true love. Johan harstad is the norwegian author of buzz aldrin, what happened to you in all the confusion. A 16 year old boy from france, antoine only wanted to go to the moon to escape his complicated relationship issues. Apr 17, 2012 listen to 172 hours on the moon audiobook by johan harstad.
Free download or read online 172 hours on the moon pdf epub book. After obsessing over simone for weeks, he decided that he was going to go to the moon. This novel functions admirably enough as a standalon. A terrifying thriller for young adult fans of the martian and paranormal space adventure that will be devoured in one heartpounding sitting. We could tell them that there is a good chance of finding tantalum 73 at the moon s south pole. The book is set in the year 2018, and is about three teenagers who enter a competition, not all to their own will, to spend 172 hours on the moon at moon base darlah 2, the first time on the. In 172 hours on the moon, author johan harstad manages to bore, delight, and horrify his readers in just 351 pages. Norwegian author harstad makes his ya debut with this chilling combination of science fiction and horror, which won that countrys brage. Miles per hour calculator calculate average miles per hour. Using her signature combination of colorful, clear illustrations and accessible text, gail gibbons reinforces important vocabulary with simple explanations, perfect for budding astronomers. If you have any issues or find any bugs, be sure to let us know on discord. In four days youll be the happiest person earth has ever seen.
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