Escape from Planet Thirteen

Escape from Planet ThirteenWhen a school science experiment goes horribly wrong during a lightning storm, five unlikely classmates are thrown across the galaxy to a mysterious-and dangerous-alien world called Planet Thirteen. The laws of physics glitch, trees glow with eerie light, and a robotic overlord named The Arbiter demands one thing: survive all thirteen Galactic Trials. or be trapped forever.
Armed only with a backpack of snacks, a half-broken alien translator, and each other, Max, Zara, Eli, Leah, and Diego must face challenges that test their courage, logic, and loyalty. From zero-gravity obstacle courses to molten lava leaps and mind-bending memory mazes, the kids soon realize that this is no ordinary competition-and not everyone is playing fair. But there's more to Planet Thirteen than games.
As secrets unravel and alliances form, the team uncovers the truth behind the Arbiter's twisted system-and they must decide: escape for themselves, or reprogram the game to free everyone?Blending fast-paced science fiction, real-world AI concepts, and powerful themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and empathy, Escape from Planet Thirteen is a thrilling, thoughtful adventure for readers aged 9 to 15 who love smart stories with heart-and high stakes.