Citizens of Mars

The Young Astronauts #6

by Rick North

When a mysterious explosion destroys a dormitory on one of the Mars colonies and one of their friends disappears, Nathan, Suki and the other team leaders set aside their differences to rescue their missing compatriot

Genres: Childrens, Young Adult, Science Fiction

Paperback

First published May 1, 1991

Reviews

[Book Nerd · Rating 2 out of 5]

As a kid I loved these books. Even then I realized the writing wasn't great but hell, they were going to Mars! Unfortunately I never actually got the last two books where they were actually on Mars.

Rereading them now I see that the writing is actually pretty bad. The kids' conflicts flare up out of nowhere with a few words and disappear just as quickly. There are lots of romance and other little subplots that really go nowhere. And the author had to keep it super clean so it's nothing like the way teenagers really talk.
Also there's no real wonder or excitement about being on Mars. They're just suddenly there working.

[Jennifer Abella · Rating 3 out of 5]

I can't think about anything Mars-related without thinking of this series. So good job, Young Astronaut Council.

[Christopher Brehm · Rating 4 out of 5]

I remember reading this series as a teenager and thoroughly enjoying them.