A Rover’s Story
A Rover’s Story by Jasmine Warga is a middle grade novel published by HarperCollins Publishers in 2022, featuring 294 pages in English. This book presents the journey of a fictional Mars rover named Resilience, who is designed for exploration but unexpectedly begins to develop humanlike emotions as he interacts with the NASA scientists who built him. As launch day approaches, Res embarks on a mission to Mars, where he faces the challenges of a harsh and unpredictable environment.
Readers will find a narrative that intertwines themes of exploration and discovery with elements of family dynamics and emotional growth. As Res navigates the treacherous Martian landscape, he encounters obstacles that test his determination and resilience. The story explores the complexities of human emotions through the lens of technology and space science, making it a unique addition to the juvenile nonfiction and fiction genres.
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New York Times bestseller * Best Book of the Year from The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library
The One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor-winning author of Other Words for Home.
Meet Resilience, a Mars rover determined to live up to his name.
Res was built to explore Mars. He was not built to have human emotions. But as he learns new things from the NASA scientists who assemble him, he begins to develop humanlike feelings. Maybe there’s a problem with his programming….
Human emotions or not, launch day comes, and Res blasts off to Mars, accompanied by a friendly drone helicopter named Fly. But Res quickly discovers that Mars is a dangerous place filled with dust storms and giant cliffs. As he navigates Mars’s difficult landscape, Res is tested in ways that go beyond space exploration.
As millions of people back on Earth follow his progress, will Res have the determination, courage, and resilience to succeed… and survive
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