Description: When twelve-year-old Leo moves to the Moon with his father and stepmother, he soon discovers a conspiracy surrounding life there--human and nonhuman, past and present.
Review Quotes: ★ "Delightfully deadpan humor buoys the heavy subjects, and the endlessly inventive story will keep readers glued to the page....An offbeat and empathetic adventure unafraid to ask big questions while sporting a cheeky grin." --Booklist, starred review
★ "Funny and insightful, with deep philosophical questions nestled comfortably within an accessible and thrilling narrative, this is must-have for all collections." --School Library Journal, starred review ★ "Fast-paced, comical, and profound." --Shelf Awareness, starred review "A heartfelt human story on a not-so-lifeless Moon." --Kirkus Reviews "Like a modern-day Phantom Tollbooth, LIFE ON THE MOON is witty, inventive, and charming. A story that is sure to enchant readers and give them much to wonder about."--Jasmine Warga, Newbery Honor author of A Rover's Story "Unafraid of big questions about life, the universe, and everything, this remarkable book left me reeling. A little like Carl Sagan, and a lot like nothing you've ever experienced before." --Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production, School Library Journal "Wild, profound and deeply felt, I'll never look up at the moon again without feeling a little less lonely." --Damon Lindelof, Emmy-winning co-creator of Lost and Watchmen "Encounter the moon as you've never seen it before: full of weird, wonderful life and startling secrets. Like all of Matthew and Robbi's books, Life on the Moon is hilarious and heartfelt, whimsical and wise-a captivating read!"--Tui Sutherland, New York Times bestselling author of Wings of Fire "With the dexterity of The Phantom Tollbooth, the whimsy of The Little Prince, and the ingenuity of The Martian Chronicles, this luminous book will captivate readers to the Moon and back." --Megan E. Freeman, New York Times bestselling author of Alone and Away "An unforgettable work of imagination, depth, and whimsy. I loved it!" --Lincoln Peirce, New York Times bestselling author of Big Nate and Max and the Midknights "Is there anything more exciting than a trip to the moon? Yes: this book." --Lemony Snicket, author of A Series of Unfortunate Events