Mission 7: Countdown (Mars Diaries #7/10)

Fiction reaches the hearts of kids through the power of story.Set in 2039-2040, this best-selling series features 14-year-old Tyce Sanders, the only child who's ever been born on Mars. He lives under a dome on the red planet with 200 scientists and tekkies, including his mother, Kristy Sanders, a Christian biologist. Tyce is confined to a wheelchair, but virtual reality and robotics allow him to experience life beyond his physical boundaries. Kids love the cool, high-tech gadgets and great plot twists in this exciting series. Includes a science-faith essay at the end of each book.