# The First 7 - Hardcover

by **Laura Pohl** (Author)

**"_The First 7_ is an imaginative, sophisticated science fiction trip for young adults." --_Foreword_**

**In 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?**

Clover 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.

So 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.

Seeking 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...

**_The First 7_ is perfect for readers looking for:**

-   LGBT YA books
-   gay and lesbian scifi
-   Latinx teen books
-   heart-pounding young adult survival stories
-   relatable, funny, diverse characters

**Praise for _The Last 8_:**

"**_The Walking Dead_ meets _Alien_ in this expertly plotted debut**. Teens will want to follow Clover on her next adventure!" -- Zoraida Cordova, author of the Brooklyn Brujas series

"_The Last 8_ is **diverse and immersive science fiction**...With its powerful world building and emotional twists, _The Last 8_ is a **beautifully fresh take on the idea of an alien apocalypse**." -- _Foreword Reviews_

"**A sci-fi romp with ample intergalactic twists** to keep readers satisfied." -- _Kirkus Reviews_

"This debut is, at times, both joyful and heartbreaking ... **Pohl's characters are tough, funny, and brave as they manage to persevere** despite the debilitating weight of grief." -- _Booklist_

**Number of Pages:** 384

**Dimensions:** 1.4 x 8.3 x 5.5 IN

**Publication Date:** March 03, 2020

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** First 7

**Interest Level:** Upper Grades, 9-12

**Reading Level:** 4.5

**Point Value:** 11

## Details

- **Price:** 17.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
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