Sylvia Engdahl
7 SeriesSylvia Engdahl is an American author known for her science fiction novels for young adults and adults. Her novel "Enchantress from the Stars" received a 1971 Newbery Honor. Engdahl is also an advocate for space colonization, maintaining dedicated sections on her website and a Space Quotes website. She resides in Eugene, Oregon.
In Sylvia Engdahl's "Journey Between Worlds," eighteen-year-old Melinda Ashley's life takes an unexpected turn when her estranged father persuades her to vacation on Mars. Initially planning to marry Ross and become a teacher, Melinda's perspective shifts upon arriving on the red planet. Mars challenges her preconceptions, and her encounter with Alex Preston, a second-generation Martian colonist, further complicates her future plans. As Melinda navigates this new world, she must decide whether to embrace the unexpected opportunities Mars offers or return to her planned life on Earth.
