Author/Illustrator: Royden Lepp
Publisher: Archaia
Grade levels: 2-3, 4-5, 6-8, 9-12
Genre: Science Fiction
Special Attractions: Child Lead Characters, Teen Lead Characters, For adults too
Synopsis: Life on the Taylor family farm was difficult enough before Jet Jones crashes into the barn, chased by a giant decommissioned war robot! Oldest son Roman Taylor struggles to keep his family’s small farm afloat as the area heals from a devastating world war. While the rest of his family may not trust the mysterious boy with the jetpack, Roman believes the secrets of Jet’s past may be the key to their survival.
Titles in this series:
-RUST Volume 1: Visitor in the Field
-RUST Volume 2: Secrets of the Cell
– RUST Volume 3: Death of the Rocket Boy