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The Lion of Mars
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Overview
The Lion of Mars (2021) is a middle grade science fiction novel by American author Jennifer L. Holm. Holm has received several accolades for her work, including Newbery Honor Awards for her historical fiction novels Our Only May Amelia (2000), Penny From Heaven (2007), and Turtle in Paradise (2011), and an Eisner Award for Best Publication for Early Readers for Babymouse for President (2013).
In The Lion of Mars, Holm's first work of science fiction, she imagines the possibility of life on Mars. Holm was influenced to write the novel by her own family history. The novel draws from immigration stories to depict the everyday life of a group of settlers in a fictional setting. She focuses on human connections and explores the themes of The Dangers of Isolation, The Importance of Community, and The Driving Power of Fear.
This study guide cites the 2021 Kindle edition.
Plot Summary
The story follows Bell, an 11-year-old boy who grew up in a US settlement on Mars. He is the youngest of the settlers, which include his friends Unlock all 51 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
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