Hunt for the Pyxis by Zoe Ferraris
Synopsis:
On the night Emma Garton’s supposedly boring parents are kidnapped, she is forced to face the truth: they’ve been lying to her about many things, including the Pyxis, a mysterious amulet that holds the key to saving another world—and worse, they aren’t even from planet Earth.
To find her parents, Emma and her best friend, Herbie, must leave Earth and enter the Strands—the waterways of space, where huge galleons ply the intergalactic seas. But a journey through the constellations won’t be easy—not with evil Queen Virgo and every scoundrel in the galaxy determined to find them.
Review:
Emma and Herbie travel the galaxy to rescue Emma’s parents. But the biggest surprise is that Emma’s parents have been lying to her. That doesn’t stop her from trying to find and rescue them. Emma also doesn’t know what the Pyxis is, but she’s willing to keep it safe at all costs as her parents have done.
Hunt for the Pyxis is the first in a new series for middle readers. Blending fantasy and science fiction, the The Galaxy Pirates series debut is unique and action-packed. It’s full of mystery, adventure, magical water, and flying ships. The suspense builds to a thrilling finale that leaves off in a bit of a cliffhanger. I’ll definitely be picking up the next in this fun and engaging series.