{"product_id":"the-first-7-9781492673460","title":"The First 7","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe First 7\u003c\/em\u003e is an imaginative, sophisticated science fiction trip for young adults.\" --\u003cem\u003eForeword\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this thrilling conclusion to The Last 8 duology, the Last Teenagers on Earth return to their now-hostile planet to respond to a distress signal--but who--or what--is waiting for them there?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClover Martinez and the Last Teenagers on Earth are busy exploring the galaxy after leaving earth behind...even if they can't help but be a little homesick.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSo when their ship receives a distress signal from their former planet, they hope against hope that it means other survivors. But as soon as they arrive, they realize something's deeply wrong: strange crystal formations have popped up everywhere and there's some sort of barrier keeping them from leaving. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeeking the origin of the formations and the reason for the barrier, the group discovers a colony of survivors hidden in the mountains. But the survivors aren't who they seem...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe First 7\u003c\/em\u003e is perfect for readers looking for: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLGBT YA books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003egay and lesbian scifi \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLatinx teen books\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eheart-pounding young adult survival stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erelatable, funny, diverse characters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eThe Last 8\u003c\/em\u003e: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/em\u003e meets \u003cem\u003eAlien\u003c\/em\u003e in this expertly plotted debut\u003c\/strong\u003e. Teens will want to follow Clover on her next adventure \" -- Zoraida Cordova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eThe Last 8\u003c\/em\u003e is\u003cstrong\u003e diverse and immersive science fiction\u003c\/strong\u003e...With its powerful world building and emotional twists, \u003cem\u003eThe Last 8\u003c\/em\u003e is a\u003cstrong\u003e beautifully fresh take on the idea of an alien apocalypse\u003c\/strong\u003e.\" -- \u003cem\u003eForeword Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cstrong\u003eA sci-fi romp with ample intergalactic twists \u003c\/strong\u003eto keep readers satisfied.\" -- \u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This debut is, at times, both joyful and heartbreaking ... \u003cstrong\u003ePohl's characters are tough, funny, and brave as they manage to persevere \u003c\/strong\u003edespite the debilitating weight of grief.\" -- \u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Sourcebooks Fire\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/03\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781492673460\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 384\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.00lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.30h x 5.50w x 1.40d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eForeword\u003c\/i\u003e 02\/26\/2020\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Laura Pohl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":36653734854812,"sku":"9781492673460","price":15.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/products\/img_d6e6c7ad-ad15-42eb-b767-b359d023f138.jpg?v=1603882161","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/the-first-7-9781492673460","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}