Matthew Swanson, Robbi Behr (Illustrated by)
Apr 14, 2026
Hardcover
Juvenile Fiction / Science Fiction / Alien Contact / Social Themes / Values & Virtues / Friendship
Ages 8 to 12, Grades 3 to 7
The extraordinary tale of a curious boy sent to live on the moon, the wondrous discoveries he makes, and the courage it takes to speak a truth no one wants to believe.
The first rule of life on the moon is: There is no life on the moon.
The second rule is: Don't ask questions.
12-year-old Leo gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the very first Moon colony. He’s excited to be part of the top-secret mission, but things quickly go off the rails. Right after his family lands on the Moon, Leo’s dad is called off on an urgent mission from which he never returns. The authorities claim the mission never existed, and Leo’s dad is accused of desertion.
The first rule of life on the moon is: There is no life on the moon.
The second rule is: Don't ask questions.
12-year-old Leo gets a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to join the very first Moon colony. He’s excited to be part of the top-secret mission, but things quickly go off the rails. Right after his family lands on the Moon, Leo’s dad is called off on an urgent mission from which he never returns. The authorities claim the mission never existed, and Leo’s dad is accused of desertion.
