STAR OF WONDER

Super Science Showcase Christmas Stories 2020

2020 | 52 pages | Short Junior Novel | Ages 9 - 14 | Space Science

Written by Lee Fanning | Illustrated by Nadiia Kovalchuk

Cadets Kent and Jonah are on Saturn's largest moon, Titan, for a routine maintenance mission—when they land into some trouble that could leave them trapped there for life. They'll need to rely on their training—and maybe even a Christmas miracle—to get out of this one!

This exciting adventure also includes real science facts and a bonus activities section!

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ABOUT THE HEROES

An archaeologist with a mysterious past and his by-the-book assistant seek out archaeological finds that seem paranormal in nature.

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THIS ADVENTURE STARS

THE CANON

Every story in order.

1| The Believer

EPISODE

Archaeologist John Patton Jr., who specializes in examining the unknown, travels down to Mexico to confirm - or debunk - a peer's incredible discovery.

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2| What's at Stake

BOOK

Archaeologist John Patton Jr. and his student assistant rush to save Ancestral Puebloan artifacts that are at risk of being destroyed, but can they survive an altercation with a relentless pursuer?

3| Another Tie for Christmas

BOOK

It's Christmastime, and international adventurer & archaeologist John Patton Jr. is home for a quiet holiday with his family. But when an old friend sends him a lead on a new discovery too enticing to pass up, John accidentally winds up on another dangerous adventure—and this time, he’s not the only one in harms way—his children are too!

4| Little Terror

EPISODE

Frustrated with "babysitting" his chaotic 3-year old son while on an important archaeological dig, John Patton Jr. discovers a rare artifact - one that helps him better appreciate what he has.