Life on the Moon

Name: Life on the Moon
ISBN: 9780593704721

by Matthew Swanson, Robbi Behr

National Book · 2026 · Longlist

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Knopf Books for Young ReadersApril 14, 2026Children's Science Fiction & Fantasy320 pagesISBN 9780593704721

Award History

Award	Year	Status	Citation
National Book Award for Young People's Literature	2026	Longlist

About This Book

Twelve-year-old Leo joins the first Moon colony, then his father vanishes on a mission the authorities say never existed. Everyone insists there is no life on the Moon, but Leo's search uncovers extraordinary creatures and a secret someone wants kept. Written by Matthew Swanson and illustrated by Robbi Behr. Longlisted for the 2026 National Book Award for Young People's Literature.

About the Authors

Matthew SwansonAmerican

Matthew Swanson is an American children's author. With his wife, illustrator Robbi Behr, he has made the Cookie Chronicles, The Real McCoys, and other books for young readers. They live in Chestertown, Maryland. Read more →

Robbi BehrAmerican

Robbi Behr is an American illustrator. With her husband, author Matthew Swanson, she has made the Cookie Chronicles, The Real McCoys, and other books for young readers. They live in Chestertown, Maryland. Read more →