{"product_id":"the-disasters-9780062657688","title":"The Disasters","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Breakfast Club\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eGuardians of the Galaxy\u003c\/em\u003e in this YA sci-fi adventure by debut author M. K. England.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHotshot pilot Nax Hall has a history of making poor life choices. So it's not exactly a surprise when he's kicked out of the elite Ellis Station Academy in less than twenty-four hours. But Nax's one-way trip back to Earth is cut short when a terrorist group attacks the Academy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNax and three other washouts escape--barely--but they're also the sole witnesses to the biggest crime in the history of space colonization. And the perfect scapegoats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOn the run, Nax and his fellow failures plan to pull off a dangerous heist to spread the truth. Because they may not be \"Academy material,\" and they may not even get along, but they're the only ones left to step up and fight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull of high-stakes action, subversive humor, and underdogs becoming heroes, this YA sci-fi adventure is perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eIlluminae, Heart of Iron, \u003c\/em\u003eor the cult classic TV show \u003cem\u003eFirefly \u003c\/em\u003eand is also a page-turning thrill ride that anyone--not just space nerds--can enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEngland, M. K.:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM.K. England\u003c\/strong\u003e is an author and librarian who grew up on the Space Coast of Florida and now calls small-town rural Virginia home. When they're not writing or librarianing, M. K. can be found drowning in fandom, rolling dice at the Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons table, digging in the garden, or feeding their video game addiction. They love \u003cem\u003eStar Wars\u003c\/em\u003e with a desperate, heedless passion. It's best if you never speak of Sherlock Holmes in their presence. You'll regret it. They are also the author of \u003cem\u003eThe Disasters\u003c\/em\u003e. Visit them at www.mkengland.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harperteen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50662102335762,"sku":"9780062657688","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_0dfe2471-895b-4863-a368-3e83b00c7468.jpg?v=1733512577","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-disasters-9780062657688","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}