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Robot Wars #1
Death Trap
Set in an experimental community on Mars in the year 2039, The Robot Wars series features 14-year-old virtual reality specialist Tyce Sanders. Life on the red planet is not always easy, but it is definitely exciting. Tyce finds that the mysteries of the planet point to his greatest discovery--a new relationship with God. He talks about his growing faith and curiosity in a manner that kids can relate to as they are probably wondering some of the same things. Each book contains two exciting adventures. In the first adventure, the Mars project is in trouble and only Tyce holds the key. In the second adventure, Tyce has discovered there may be killer aliens on the loose. Robot Wars is a repackaged and updated version of Mars Diaries. There are now five books in the series; each book contains two stories. These new books contain a foreword about how far science has brought us.
288 pages, Paperback
First published January 9, 2009
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March 3, 2022
3.5 stars, rounded up
This is actually the first two volumes in the overall series, Oxygen Level Zero & Alien Pursuit (for some reason the individual installments are listed as The Mars Project series).
Tyce is part of the Mars Project, where scientists lives under a dome on the Red Planet in the hopes of creating an environment that can sustain the overwhelming population of Earth since 2025. Tyce is the first person born on Mars and has never been to Earth. He's also a paraplegic and uses a wheelchair to navigate life in the dome. He's described as an almost prodigy in virtual reality, where he embodies a machine to complete a series of trials under the supervision of the Project's doctor, Rawling McTigre (what a name!).
The first book was definitely stronger than the second, but I'm sensing a theme for the plots of the remainder of the series. I do like how the existence of God is explored among emergent, controversial scientific topics: cloning, aliens and more! I think the integration of Christianity with hot topics within science, especially when this book was first published in 2009, is done very well for the target middle grade audience.
This is actually the first two volumes in the overall series, Oxygen Level Zero & Alien Pursuit (for some reason the individual installments are listed as The Mars Project series).
Tyce is part of the Mars Project, where scientists lives under a dome on the Red Planet in the hopes of creating an environment that can sustain the overwhelming population of Earth since 2025. Tyce is the first person born on Mars and has never been to Earth. He's also a paraplegic and uses a wheelchair to navigate life in the dome. He's described as an almost prodigy in virtual reality, where he embodies a machine to complete a series of trials under the supervision of the Project's doctor, Rawling McTigre (what a name!).
The first book was definitely stronger than the second, but I'm sensing a theme for the plots of the remainder of the series. I do like how the existence of God is explored among emergent, controversial scientific topics: cloning, aliens and more! I think the integration of Christianity with hot topics within science, especially when this book was first published in 2009, is done very well for the target middle grade audience.
July 25, 2025
I revisited this book after about six years of reading it. I loved this series as a kid, kind of afraid I would hate it. Good news, I didn't. But I definitely noticed more things I didn't like now.
These books are funny in a way. Some of the things that are "normal" in 2050 are either a little doomsday-ish or too perfect. Overpopulation is so bad they colonize Mars, no smoking, no drinking and driving, and lots of robots. But travel from earth to Mars still takes three years, books on the computer are called "DVD gigarom books" not even sure what that is, not gonna lie. I laughed sometimes at what was supposed to be cool tech and to me seemed really old. Like books on a disk in 2050. Also, they could clone people in 2020. Who knew we were that close. ;D
But I did like Tyce. He was a fun character. While sometimes he got on my nerves, he was a pretty likable character, and realistic.
I still love the imagination of this book. Exploring Mars via this book sparked my imagination in a wonderful way.
I would rate this book 3.5 stars simply because I don't think Tyce is really a good role model for kids (He's very independent and doesn't like sharing with his parents), and some of the agendas in this book were pushed a little hard.
These books are funny in a way. Some of the things that are "normal" in 2050 are either a little doomsday-ish or too perfect. Overpopulation is so bad they colonize Mars, no smoking, no drinking and driving, and lots of robots. But travel from earth to Mars still takes three years, books on the computer are called "DVD gigarom books" not even sure what that is, not gonna lie. I laughed sometimes at what was supposed to be cool tech and to me seemed really old. Like books on a disk in 2050. Also, they could clone people in 2020. Who knew we were that close. ;D
But I did like Tyce. He was a fun character. While sometimes he got on my nerves, he was a pretty likable character, and realistic.
I still love the imagination of this book. Exploring Mars via this book sparked my imagination in a wonderful way.
I would rate this book 3.5 stars simply because I don't think Tyce is really a good role model for kids (He's very independent and doesn't like sharing with his parents), and some of the agendas in this book were pushed a little hard.
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February 10, 2023Read occasional excerpts to an enthusiastic 11yo who can't always be bothered with explaining to his Dad what happened in the intervening plot. So I'm not going to rate this, but it seemed pretty cool in a hard SF style but with some surprisingly thoughtful ethically dilemmas and spiritual themes. If you had to choose some people to die so that the rest of the dome can live, how would you do it? Would you volunteer? We had a surprisingly good conversation on the back of that.
February 13, 2019
This book is the first in a series and was exciting thrilling and a page turner. I loved how there was two types of major problems, I would definitely recomend this book to anyone who is looking for a sci-fi, action packed and mysterious book!
January 3, 2017
The book has a pretty good setting introduced gradually, and the story is simple yet effective. Intended towards a young adult audience, so doesn't have very deep or complex characters, but the book is good at what it does, provides good entertainment.
June 9, 2019
As librarian, I wanted to know about this series for youth. The setting is Mars, 2039, and is about a physically challenged boy who is often transported into a robot and resolves problems that could harm the little community that moved there from earth. The author brings out several points that prove there is a Creator God, because there is no way could such a complex creation could just happen by evolution. The only problem with the book is that it was written several years ago, and the suggested bonus websites are no longer active.
April 11, 2025
Starting the book living in a dome on Mars, the main character is seemingly a robot. They're out in a storm looking for missing scientists on the planet's environment. The scientists want to stop, but they know that they'll never find the missing ones if they do. That being said, the first chapter ends with us in the robot's point of view, being attacked.
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February 20, 2022Yuck. My mistake for not reading a summary or a review. First I was disappointed to find that it was a young adult story, but that doesn't stop me. I share ya sci-fi with my granddaughters and often enjoy it. But to find out that it is just a bunch of god pushing proselytizing was a big nope. Too bad because the story itself had promise.
January 2, 2018
It has my interest enough to make me want to get and his other books. What really made me the happiest is it is Christian syfy
This a book i will share and be concerned about anyone reading. Wishing there were more like this available to the world
This a book i will share and be concerned about anyone reading. Wishing there were more like this available to the world
October 14, 2024
Book 1 oxygen level zero 2 stars
Book 2 alien pursuit 2.5 stars
A little better than the first. Tyce gets some more lines that shows that he's 14 not an adult.
But a lot of the book was more tell don't show. Like give us scenes of Tyce and his dad bonding instead of just saying it happened.
Book 2 alien pursuit 2.5 stars
A little better than the first. Tyce gets some more lines that shows that he's 14 not an adult.
But a lot of the book was more tell don't show. Like give us scenes of Tyce and his dad bonding instead of just saying it happened.
February 23, 2017
This was a book that I stole from my brother. It is also one of the countless book series on my shelves that I just cannot get enough of.
December 5, 2017
Interesting. Not very memorable though. A good read for teens, I would think.
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August 11, 2020I love this book. Good Job Mr. Sigmund!
January 14, 2021
This was a Christian based book. Loved it.
November 30, 2025
Total page turner, I read nearly the whole book in one sitting. Definitely recommend!
July 18, 2014
In Robot Wars, Book #1: Death Trap, we are introduced to 14 year old Tyce, the first - and so far only - kid to be born and to live in an experimental community on Mars in 2039. Due to a spinal injury that happened when he was a baby, Tyce is disabled (his legs are crippled) and he uses a wheelchair. He longs to go outside the dome that they live in on mars and actually see what the real Mars is like rather than seeing it through a virtual reality program, but he can’t due to having to use his wheelchair which would sink in the sand on Mars. At the beginning of the series Tyce is not a Christian. His mom is a Christian and tells Tyce about God and trys to convince him to put his faith in God, but Tyce only believes in science and what he can see and measure.
Death Trap is split up into two journals. The two journals were originally published as books one and two in the Mars Diaries series.
In the first journal, the community on Mars is faced with an oxygen crisis where they are running out of oxygen and must figure out what to do. If they don’t find a way to fix the problem quickly, they could all die. During this crisis, a long kept secret is revealed to Tyce and he must make a tough decicision of his own.
In the second journal, a scientist working in an experimental greenhouse is attacked by some unknown creatures. There aren’t supposed to be any living creatures on Mars, so what are these creatures and where did they come from? Could they be aliens? That is what Tyce wants to find out.
I used to see the original versions of these books (when they were published as the Mars Diaries series) a lot at my local bookstores and thrift stores and for some reason was never interested in them. Apparently I thought they were about a totally different plot or of a different genre than what they actually are. I wish I had given them a chance and read one of the books sooner as I did enjoy reading the first book in the Robot Wars series and probably would have liked it even more when I was younger. The book was interesting and had several twists in the plots. The first journal had some very emotional parts in it. I liked the pace of the book and I wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen. I really did like the book and I would now like to read the rest of the series to find out what happens to Tyce in his other Mars adventures.
I think this book is a good book for the ages it is intended for, and some adults (like me) will enjoy it as well, although a lot of adults will probably find it too simplistic. I like that this series can be read by both boys and girls. It seems there are an abundance of books published by Christian publishers for girls, but not many for boys. I definitely think this would be a great series for boys to read, especially if they are interested in space, science fiction, and robots.
One thing I do not like so far about this series is the newer “Robot Wars” title. I think it can be misleading as there is no actual robot war in this book (and although I haven’t read the other books in this series, I don’t think there is one in them either). I thought the Mars Diaries title for the series was a better choice that wouldn’t lead to confusion about what this book is about.
Death Trap is split up into two journals. The two journals were originally published as books one and two in the Mars Diaries series.
In the first journal, the community on Mars is faced with an oxygen crisis where they are running out of oxygen and must figure out what to do. If they don’t find a way to fix the problem quickly, they could all die. During this crisis, a long kept secret is revealed to Tyce and he must make a tough decicision of his own.
In the second journal, a scientist working in an experimental greenhouse is attacked by some unknown creatures. There aren’t supposed to be any living creatures on Mars, so what are these creatures and where did they come from? Could they be aliens? That is what Tyce wants to find out.
I used to see the original versions of these books (when they were published as the Mars Diaries series) a lot at my local bookstores and thrift stores and for some reason was never interested in them. Apparently I thought they were about a totally different plot or of a different genre than what they actually are. I wish I had given them a chance and read one of the books sooner as I did enjoy reading the first book in the Robot Wars series and probably would have liked it even more when I was younger. The book was interesting and had several twists in the plots. The first journal had some very emotional parts in it. I liked the pace of the book and I wanted to keep reading to find out what was going to happen. I really did like the book and I would now like to read the rest of the series to find out what happens to Tyce in his other Mars adventures.
I think this book is a good book for the ages it is intended for, and some adults (like me) will enjoy it as well, although a lot of adults will probably find it too simplistic. I like that this series can be read by both boys and girls. It seems there are an abundance of books published by Christian publishers for girls, but not many for boys. I definitely think this would be a great series for boys to read, especially if they are interested in space, science fiction, and robots.
One thing I do not like so far about this series is the newer “Robot Wars” title. I think it can be misleading as there is no actual robot war in this book (and although I haven’t read the other books in this series, I don’t think there is one in them either). I thought the Mars Diaries title for the series was a better choice that wouldn’t lead to confusion about what this book is about.
February 19, 2017
Have you ever been a part of something that would define history? In Robot Wars we are introduced to Tyce a fourteen-year-old boy, that is so far the only child on the mars project. Due to problems with his birth, he is stuck in a wheelchair. Tyce can't walk the plains of mars due to his legs and must see them through a virtual reality program. When not using the virtual reality program. Tyce struggles to believe in God and Christianity. His mom tells him to have faith and believe. But he only believes in what he see and what science can prove.
The book is split into two pieces that both deal with different problems. In the first part, Tyce and the domes have an oxygen failure problem. Everyone in the mars project must work together to survive. The second half deals with the possible existence of alien life. And how it should be dealt with. Many deep and dark secrets are revealed in each part, which changes to the dome and the people in it.
This book was really quite something when it came to the story. It’s setting, It’s characters, and the amount of detail, that went into this book were just great. The book brought me in more and more every sentence. At some points, I could barely put the book down and at some, I had to stop and think about what could happen next. Overall, I feel this book was one of a kind.
Even though the book may have been great, I felt like there were a lot of unnecessary details and just small things that were useless or just boring. The title was also quite puzzling as there was no actual robot war. I chose this book because the title seemed really cool and the idea of a giant robotic war seemed like a really awesome idea.
It goes without saying this book was really good, It may have had its ups and downs put I enjoyed reading it. I loved the way that Tyce would stop at nothing to get the answers he desired. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that likes a good science-fiction / adventure book.
The book is split into two pieces that both deal with different problems. In the first part, Tyce and the domes have an oxygen failure problem. Everyone in the mars project must work together to survive. The second half deals with the possible existence of alien life. And how it should be dealt with. Many deep and dark secrets are revealed in each part, which changes to the dome and the people in it.
This book was really quite something when it came to the story. It’s setting, It’s characters, and the amount of detail, that went into this book were just great. The book brought me in more and more every sentence. At some points, I could barely put the book down and at some, I had to stop and think about what could happen next. Overall, I feel this book was one of a kind.
Even though the book may have been great, I felt like there were a lot of unnecessary details and just small things that were useless or just boring. The title was also quite puzzling as there was no actual robot war. I chose this book because the title seemed really cool and the idea of a giant robotic war seemed like a really awesome idea.
It goes without saying this book was really good, It may have had its ups and downs put I enjoyed reading it. I loved the way that Tyce would stop at nothing to get the answers he desired. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that likes a good science-fiction / adventure book.
January 13, 2013
I received this book from my nephew as a Christmas present and I was quickly impressed by it. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much. Sci-fi books for children are rare. Christian sci-fi is more so. Christian sci-fi for children is almost unheard of. Add to that, I had heard that this was a reprint, so I had no idea how old the original stories were. Despite being a reprint, the sci-fi did not feel dated, as some so easily are when technology changes so rapidly.
I enjoyed meeting Tyce, first child born on Mars to an often-absent space shuttle pilot father and a scientist mother. He is bright, curious about a home planet he will likely never see, and dreams of living outside the tiny habitation dome of Mars. In fact, Tyce feels a bit more trapped than most would since he spends his days in a wheelchair as well. I loved that Brouwer didn't play up the pity card for Tyce, but explored the boy's reaction to this in an authentic way with humor.
It was equally refreshing to read a Chrisian kids' fiction where, although the main character has the seemingly prerequisite lack of faith, the reader is not barraged with pages of detail on how to make a decision for Christ. Tyce comes to faith slowly after hearing and seeing the example of his mother, a believer who is willing to die so that others can live during the oxygen crisis.
The version of the book I have is really the first two books in one, Mission #1 is the Oxygen crisis, when the dome's oxygen supply runs dangerously low. Mission #2 finds us wondering if there could be alien life threatening the dome. I liked the author's treatment of both topics.
I enjoyed meeting Tyce, first child born on Mars to an often-absent space shuttle pilot father and a scientist mother. He is bright, curious about a home planet he will likely never see, and dreams of living outside the tiny habitation dome of Mars. In fact, Tyce feels a bit more trapped than most would since he spends his days in a wheelchair as well. I loved that Brouwer didn't play up the pity card for Tyce, but explored the boy's reaction to this in an authentic way with humor.
It was equally refreshing to read a Chrisian kids' fiction where, although the main character has the seemingly prerequisite lack of faith, the reader is not barraged with pages of detail on how to make a decision for Christ. Tyce comes to faith slowly after hearing and seeing the example of his mother, a believer who is willing to die so that others can live during the oxygen crisis.
The version of the book I have is really the first two books in one, Mission #1 is the Oxygen crisis, when the dome's oxygen supply runs dangerously low. Mission #2 finds us wondering if there could be alien life threatening the dome. I liked the author's treatment of both topics.
February 2, 2011
Tyce is like no other kid. He lives and was born of Mars. He lives inside this dome on the surface of Mars. When everyone starts to feel tired, Rawling investigates the oxygen levels, and figures out that they are much lower than they should be. With the oxygen levels dropping, Tyce's mom tells him a secret that she hadn't planned on telling him until he was 18. But right now it's not looking like he will reach the age of 18, so she decides to tell him now. When he was one, just a little tiny baby, Director Steven threatened Tyce's mom with sending him back to Earth in a space ship if she didn't cooperate and allow a nerve plug-in to be inplanted into his spine. This is why Tyce has to use a wheelchair. The nerves leading to his legs were cut during the operation. With time running out, Tyce races to use this new implant to see if he can find anything wrong. This implant allows Tyce to hook up to a computer and control a robot. With time running out, Tyce and the entire Mars Project race to find out what is wrong with the solar panels, which power the oxygen generators and everything else in the dome. As the name suggests, the oxygen generators create a breathable atmosphere for everyone inside the dome. Will the Mars project survive?
July 12, 2014
Engaging book - hard to put down
While the Robot Wars title is groan worthy (really, you're going to be THAT obvious about trying to hook Star Wars fans??) this first book, Death Trap, is very good. The story is engaging and kept me turning the pages to see what happens next.The end of the book definitively made me want to go find the next in the series to keep reading. Well written, and scientifically informative - without being boring or getting bogged down. I thought how the author made it clear that science and faith in God were not mutually exclusive was really cool - conveying that to people is one of my passions, and this is an awesome way to do that. This book is not just for young adults - adults will find it interesting too!
Word of warning, though, this series is the Mars Diaries series by the same author, but repackaged, and some of the information has been updated to reflect modern times - so it's not entirely new. That being said, it is still a little different than the original. Kindof like reading one of the original Hardy Boy books and then reading the same story that had been updated to reflect modern detective methods: It's worth reading the old and the new books. Highly recommended.
While the Robot Wars title is groan worthy (really, you're going to be THAT obvious about trying to hook Star Wars fans??) this first book, Death Trap, is very good. The story is engaging and kept me turning the pages to see what happens next.The end of the book definitively made me want to go find the next in the series to keep reading. Well written, and scientifically informative - without being boring or getting bogged down. I thought how the author made it clear that science and faith in God were not mutually exclusive was really cool - conveying that to people is one of my passions, and this is an awesome way to do that. This book is not just for young adults - adults will find it interesting too!
Word of warning, though, this series is the Mars Diaries series by the same author, but repackaged, and some of the information has been updated to reflect modern times - so it's not entirely new. That being said, it is still a little different than the original. Kindof like reading one of the original Hardy Boy books and then reading the same story that had been updated to reflect modern detective methods: It's worth reading the old and the new books. Highly recommended.
July 9, 2014
Tyce Sanders is like most kids. He's got interests like robots, and has a wonderful mom. The biggest difference is that he lives on Mars. Tyce keeps a journal of his adventures. The first journal details the lack of oxygen and the plans taken to figure out a way to save as many of the community as possible. The second journal details the adventures in finding some aliens.
I really wasn't to expect when I started this book. Yet as I got into it, I soon found myself captivated with Tyce and his adventures. Tyce is searching for answers and as much as he loves his mother, he's a little wary of her faith in God. What I found really interesting was that each journal picks up immediately at the conclusion of the one prior. So yes the second journal leaves it open for the next book.
I think that middle aged boys, specifically ages 8 and up, would really enjoy this book. It's full of adventure, perilous situations, and robots.
I read this book for pure pleasure as part of the Tyndale Summer Reading Program. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended to fans of middle readers, robots, science fiction, Harry Potter, Nicholas Flamel, adventure
Rating - 4 stars
I really wasn't to expect when I started this book. Yet as I got into it, I soon found myself captivated with Tyce and his adventures. Tyce is searching for answers and as much as he loves his mother, he's a little wary of her faith in God. What I found really interesting was that each journal picks up immediately at the conclusion of the one prior. So yes the second journal leaves it open for the next book.
I think that middle aged boys, specifically ages 8 and up, would really enjoy this book. It's full of adventure, perilous situations, and robots.
I read this book for pure pleasure as part of the Tyndale Summer Reading Program. My thoughts and opinions are my own.
Recommended to fans of middle readers, robots, science fiction, Harry Potter, Nicholas Flamel, adventure
Rating - 4 stars
June 6, 2014
Robot Wars is a repackaged and updated version of Mars Diaries. There are now five books in the series; each book contains two stories. These new books contain a foreword about how far science has brought us.
Death Trap by Sigmund Brouwer was an interesting young adult novel that stretched the mind with living on another planet with potential aliens about. I was intrigued both by the plot line and the robot suits that Tyce created for himself which were controlled both by using the mind and the body. Tyce was an interesting character who faced a lot of hurt and misgiving because of his crippled status but who ultimately found peace through trusting God and His design and through helping others. I found this novel to be very suspenseful with several unexpected twists and situations that kept me glued to the short book. I would definitely recommend this novel to any young (or older) reader who enjoys a good science fiction read that holds a bit of the unexpected.
Death Trap by Sigmund Brouwer was an interesting young adult novel that stretched the mind with living on another planet with potential aliens about. I was intrigued both by the plot line and the robot suits that Tyce created for himself which were controlled both by using the mind and the body. Tyce was an interesting character who faced a lot of hurt and misgiving because of his crippled status but who ultimately found peace through trusting God and His design and through helping others. I found this novel to be very suspenseful with several unexpected twists and situations that kept me glued to the short book. I would definitely recommend this novel to any young (or older) reader who enjoys a good science fiction read that holds a bit of the unexpected.
February 12, 2017
These books are the reprints of the Mars Diaries, how could I not be ecstatic?
I honestly did not know how much I liked to read until I discovered Oxygen Level Zero at Christmas 2001 or 2002. That was also when I found out that people could read books more than once. I gobbled those books up. I have now read them 7 times through.
There have been a few minor changes in the Robot Wars from the Mars Diaries, but the biggest is making ten books into five, combining two "diaries" into one novel. This was a good move.
Someone (and it might have been SB), once said that 99% of all books are written for those who like to read. I agree. I've only found a few that target those who are reluctant, even though reluctant readers make up something like 80% of the population. These books are some of those few.
(Rick Riordan does a pretty good job, too)
I honestly did not know how much I liked to read until I discovered Oxygen Level Zero at Christmas 2001 or 2002. That was also when I found out that people could read books more than once. I gobbled those books up. I have now read them 7 times through.
There have been a few minor changes in the Robot Wars from the Mars Diaries, but the biggest is making ten books into five, combining two "diaries" into one novel. This was a good move.
Someone (and it might have been SB), once said that 99% of all books are written for those who like to read. I agree. I've only found a few that target those who are reluctant, even though reluctant readers make up something like 80% of the population. These books are some of those few.
(Rick Riordan does a pretty good job, too)
August 16, 2014
What a fun and fascinating book! I loved it and really want to read more. The year is 2039 and Tyce is a 14 year old boy who was born on the planet Mars and has spent his entire life there with the first 200 settlers. He is the only child. Unfortunately he can’t move his legs and gets around in a wheelchair but he has learned to use a robot to get around as well. Science fiction but seems completely plausible and I loved how Tyce’s mom keeps pointing to God and how when you know science you logically have to believe in a creator: the details in our DNA are too great to be random. Reading this book I was reminded of the scenarios I got at school when we had to decide who should live if there were only enough resources for a few people. I really loved this book and its exciting Mars adventures!
August 27, 2014
This is a great science fiction story about a boy born on Mars who lives with a group of scientists including his mother on Mars. Because he was injured in birth on Mars, he goes everywhere in a wheelchair. The people on Mars are brought oxygen tanks from earth on a regular basis. Then it seems that the colonists will run out of oxygen tanks before the next shipment of air tanks arrives from earth. One of their leaders decided that some people should give up their need for oxygen so that others could live. However this handicapped boy realized microscopic sand particles were the problem. They were wearing down the ball bearings that caused the solar panel wheels to drag slightly and throw off the panel angles so not enough oxygen was collected. What was the result of his discovery? What lesson does this teach everyone about people?
October 31, 2012
In the beginning, Tyce is on a computer program simulation training when a dust storm is going to the dome while they are coming back from a mission. There's a revolt in the group because of shelter. Only one of them has 10 hours of oxygen which means somebody would die if they were on low ground (they would need to be on high ground to set up the tent. One of the scientists hits Tyce with a rock and the computer program is over. He sits in a wheel chair unable to walk. In this book, when there are issues with the oxygen being produced, when in crisis, he is tested and chooses to put his faith in God and he finds a new future for himself. I would definitely recommend this book. It has action and adventure and if you like space and Mars, it's the book for you.
July 24, 2014
Death Trap was an exciting Science Fiction read that is sure to captivate teen readers. The story takes place during 2039 on Mars in an experimental colony. The main character is a 14 year old boy named Tyce Sanders who happens to be the first child born on the planet and uses a wheelchair. Like all teens, Tyce goes through hardships and has many questions, especially about his mother’s faith in God. In this book, there are two separate stories that I found were entertaining enough to keep an adult reading, but I think this book would be well received by teen boys the most. It offers adventure, plot twisters, danger, and answers to some of the questions that teens wonder about especially about faith.
September 17, 2012
I absolutely loved this book and couldn't put it down once I started it. I am not a science fiction fan and I have never read anything like this before, but I would definitely read another Sigmund Brouwer book! I loved the point of view being from a young teen. I enjoyed not having to wade through a lot of details to get to the action. I really don't care what people are wearing, what color hair they have, or the color of the floor and walls. Brouwer knew the reader didn't care and only focused on the pertinent details.
August 6, 2014
We met Tyce who is 14 years old that is in a wheelchair and on Mars. Tyce who comes to God grows in faith.
This was my first Science fiction book and I was really surprised on how great it was. Even with it being YA it kept my attention and I wanted to find out what was going to happen. I will be looking for me books by this author.
Thanks Tyndale House for making this one of the Summer Reading books because I may have never read this book if you hadn't put it on your list. Now I am a fan of Christian Science Fiction!
This was my first Science fiction book and I was really surprised on how great it was. Even with it being YA it kept my attention and I wanted to find out what was going to happen. I will be looking for me books by this author.
Thanks Tyndale House for making this one of the Summer Reading books because I may have never read this book if you hadn't put it on your list. Now I am a fan of Christian Science Fiction!
June 28, 2016
Easy read, written for 10 to 14 year olds. Nevertheless, good storytelling, exciting look at virtual reality, and great simple explanations of genetic science, that will actually help me in presenting a clear picture of DNA to my students. an adult should be able to easily read in a few hours, but it took me a month this time, as real life sometimes interferes with a pleasure reading schedule. give it a couple of days and enjoy easy reading, but solid Christian Sci-Fi. There are 5 books in the series, so I will likely read more.
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