Homebound, John David Anderson
Homebound, John David Anderson
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Homebound

Author: John David Anderson

Narrator: Andrew Eiden

Unabridged: 9 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/23/2022

Synopsis

Beloved and bestselling author John David Anderson returns with the conclusion to the epic sci-fi coming-of-age tale that began in Stowaway, which Booklist called ""The Mandalorian meets Guardians of the Galaxy"" in a starred review.Leo Fender is no stranger to catastrophe, whether it’s the intergalactic war that took his mother’s life or the ongoing fight for his own. He’s seen his planet plundered, his ship attacked, his father kidnapped, and his brother go missing—and found himself stranded on a ship with a bunch of mercenary space pirates.Still, nothing could have prepared him for the moment he and the crew tried to save his father...and discovered a dark plot that could destroy hundreds of worlds in the blink of an eye.Now Leo is adrift. His father has sent him on a mission with nothing but a data chip and a name of someone who could help, and Captain Bastian Black and the crew of the Icarus are determined to see this through to the end with Leo, to fulfill his father’s wish and prevent further conflict.But as Leo searches for answers, he can’t help but wonder what it would take to end the war, to track down his father and brother and return to whatever home they have left—and if the cost of doing so is one he would be able to pay.

About John David Anderson

John David Anderson is the author of more than a dozen acclaimed and beloved books for kids, including the New York Times Notable Book Ms. Bixby’s Last Day, Posted, Granted, One Last Shot, Stowaway, The Greatest Kid in the World, Keep It Like a Secret, and many more. A dedicated root beer connoisseur and chocolate fiend, he lives with his wonderful wife, two frawesome kids, and a pair of mischievous kitties in Indianapolis, Indiana. You can visit him online at johndavidanderson.org.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ronald on September 07, 2023

Had to chuckle at the blurb that said this is "The Mandelorian meets Guardians of the Galaxy," though the general idea of alien sidekicks, nostalgia-pop-culture-focused heroes, and strong female characters good with sidearms is definitely here. Myself, I was getting more Star Wars Rebels. Anderson m......more

Goodreads review by Mark on October 22, 2022

What worked: This book is a sequel to “Stowaway” but it can still be enjoyed without reading the first book. Leo’s father has instructed his son and a pirate crew to deliver a data chip to a man on another planet and that quest is the focus of the plot. The captain has no problem stealing from others......more

Goodreads review by Becky on October 31, 2022

Leo and the crew of the Icarus are on a very unlikely mission for a ship of pirates. They are in possession of a very important data chip that Leo's dad, Dr. Fender snuck into their care and they are in search of an alien named Zirkus Crayt who is supposed to be able to do something with the informa......more

Goodreads review by Chris on February 08, 2024

This felt like a strong ended to The Icarus Chronicles. I wish there was more! This book felt even more fast-paced than the first—especially toward the end. While there weren't a lot of surprises, I enjoyed the thoughtfulness of the characters... going into their inner-thoughts and experiences. The on......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth P on April 20, 2024

I was going to rate this book 3.5, but I feel like the ending deserved a 4 star rating. For most of the book I didn't like it as much as the first one. It felt more meandering and less focused, and also the pacing was a little all over the place. BUT I think the book's focus on relationships is its s......more

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