Moonlight Robbery

by David Barker

ISBN: 9780722365366

Moonlight Robbery is a thrilling middle-grade adventure about friendship, courage and finding family in the most unexpected places. Perfect for readers who love clever heroes, daring heists, and worlds filled with wonder.

The Pitadel is a towering city built inside a vast lunar crevasse. Life there is divided by tiers – those at the top live in comfort, while those in the lower levels struggle to survive.

Twelve-year-old Max once lived in the upper levels with his relatives, trying to stay out of trouble by following the strict rulebook he made for himself. But when his cruel uncle throws him out of an airlock, Max’s carefully ordered life falls into chaos. Rescued by a daring young scavenger, Max is taken in by the Jetsams, a group of street-smart kids who scrape together a living in the lowest tiers of the Pitadel. It’s a dangerous world of secrets and survival, and Max isn’t sure he belongs.

But when Max discovers that his family is going to steal the inheritance left behind by his explorer father, he realizes salvation may be hidden somewhere deep within the Pitadel. To uncover the truth, Max will need help from his new friends and a plan bold enough to outsmart criminals, corrupt adults, and the city itself. But first he must do the one thing he’s always sworn never to do…

…Break his own rules!

Moonlight Robbery is a thrilling middle-grade adventure about friendship, courage and finding family in the most unexpected places. Perfect for readers who love clever heroes, daring heists, and worlds filled with wonder.

About The Author

After many years working as an economist, David Barker pursued his passion for writing. Once he started, there was no going back. Now the author of many books, for both adults and children, David continues to write stories whilst hoping to inspire the next generation of writers. When he’s not writing books or discussing the writing process, David remains an avid reader. If he’s not got a book in his hand, he’s likely playing golf, tennis, or enjoying a film or a board game.

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