Nerves of steel was a free e book and the first book i had read by this author. Jan 01, 2009 nerves of steel is a mystery in a science fiction setting that is more jetsons than hunger games. He is stunned when his parents inform him that he has only eight hours to pack before they move to mars. Nov 10, 2009 nerves of steel was a free e book and the first book i had read by this author. Nerves of steel, with words like precocious and complex, and savvy and. Gahan wilson is an author, cartoonist, and illustrator. I loved this book, was hooked immediately and ive just discovered cj lyons and im definitely hooked. I love science fiction of any kind as well as fantasy. Holt random house 2009 mike is suspicious when his family joins an expedition to mars at the last minute, and his fears are confirmed when all of the adults on the colonizing mission, including his parents, begin to act strangely. Nerves of steel, rhyme schemer, house arrest, and gnomeageddon.
Mikes parents had been responsible for an earlier mission into space that never returned and hes never felt comfortable since. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Kari anne lives with her wife and three children in austin, tx. Nerves of steel is a mystery in a science fiction setting that is more jetsons than hunger games.
If the default library is not correct, please follow change local library to reset it. Ka holt contact information, biography, books, blog. I didnt think anyone would notice, if i took that credit card, if, in one stolen. Kirkus and publishers weekly praised her first book for children, mike stellar.
You can also click find in library to check book availability at your local library. When shes not busy imagining how she would survive a zombie apocalypse, shes busy imagining how she will survive the day. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and. Nerves of steel things are not so stellar for mike stellar. More other social networks where you can friend and follow ka. Mike is suspicious when his family joins an expedition to mars at the last minute, and his fears are confirmed when all of the adults on the colonizing mission, including his parents, begin to act strangely.
Nerves of steel, a nominee for the 2014 connecticut library association nutmeg book award and the 20 maud hart lovelace award. I stole my parents books so that i could test out reading like a grownup verdict. The aim of random house books for young readers is to create books that nurture the hearts and minds of children, providing and promoting quality books and a rich variety of media that entertain and educate readers from birth to 16 years. Holts first novel is set to give summer reading a cosmic blast of fun. Im already kind of wishing there was a series about these two. Despite the fact that he suspects his parents are involved in a major sabotage plot. Mike stellar is suddenly hauled off on a space mission by his parents who were accused of being responsible for the failure of an earlier trip into the great unknown. Looking for the perfect beat, this how you can define mike stellar s mission. All wcpl locations are closed until further notice. Nerves of steel, a nominee for the 2014 connecticut library association nutmeg book award and the 20 maud hart lovelace. Mike is dealing with the same things that every elevenyearold deals with.
Still wondering if theres truth to the rumors that his scientist parents are to blame for the disappearance of a previous expedition, mike finds troubling clues that theyre out to sabotage the newest one too after they hustle him. Nerves of steel, a nominee for the connecticut library association nutmeg book. Random house books for young readers publisher contact. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Seminole county public schools digital library mike stellar. Stream tracks and playlists from mike stellar on your desktop or mobile device. Nerves of steel, with words like precocious and complex, and savvy and sharp. Ka holt reads the first chapter from her first book, mike stellar. Her debut picture book, i wonder, published by random house books for young readers and illustrated by kenard pak, will find its way to bookshelves in october, 2019. Mike stellar would love to escape from his teacher but hes shocked. Mike stellar is a great hero and i fell in love with little larc.
November 1, 2009 gr 46mike stellar does not have nerves of steel. If you have holds on the shelf, they will be held until we reopen. As if all that werent enough, mikes teacher seems to come from the dark ages of the twentyfirst century, and his moms assistant is a creepy goon. Her debut picture book, i wonder, will be published. Nerves of steel, with fancy words like precocious and complex, and savvy and. Kari anne holt is the awardwinning author of several books for young readers, including middle grade novels mike stellar. K a holt mike is suspicious when his family joins an expedition to mars at the last minute, and his fears are confirmed when all of the adults on the colonizing mission, including his parents, begin to act. Amazon price new from used from hardcover please retry.
She is also the author of from you to me, gnomeageddon, red moon rising, brains for lunch. During this time you will not be able to place new holds on physical materials. Nerves of steel excels at wordplay and a surprisingly sophisticated brand of slapstick she makes my face flush or, im just putrefying either way, im red. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Holts childrens book debut whizzes by at warp speedthe suspenseful plot and the. Mike is suspicious when his family joins an expedition to mars at the last minute, and his fears are confirmed when all of the adults on the colonizing mission. She is also the author of the forthcoming space western, red moon rising, and mike stellar. In fact, he doesnt have much right now but his best friend. My 9 year old and i read this book together and we both loved it. Kari has recently contributed to the anthology, dear teen me. Mike stellar 11 has eight hours to pack before his parents move them t.
Strange behavior from all the grownups and the overhasty departure of an interstellar expedition raise a lads suspicions in this adventurecomedy set in 2174. Holt chronicle books 10062015 97814524772 298 pages ages 914 stealing is bad. Young mike has been having a rough time of it ever since the last mission that set off to terraform mars was lost in space. But my brother levi is always so sick, and his medicine is always so expensive. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books electronics gift ideas customer service home computers gift cards sell. Nerves of steel, and i wonder, a picture book illustrated by kenard pak and published by random house books for young readers.
Her debut picture book, i wonder, will be published in 2018. See all 4 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Nerves of steel and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Mike stellar would love to escape from his teacher but hes shocked when he learns he and his parents are about to board a spaceship to mars where they will set up a small colony in space. Looking for the perfect beat, this how you can define mike stellars mission. Nerves of steel, a nominee for the connecticut library association nutmeg book award and the maud hart lovelace award. Without confining to any particular style you can hear on his sets an explosive mix of bass,nujazz, breakbeat, deephouse.
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