Red Planet by Robert A. Heinlein

Set on Mars, the story follows two adventurous teenagers, Jim and Frank, who attend a boarding school on the red planet. They uncover a sinister plot by the school's administration to restrict the colonists' freedom and exploit the planet's resources. With the help of a native Martian creature named Willis, who possesses unique abilities, the boys embark on a daring mission to warn the colonists and thwart the oppressive plans. Their journey is filled with danger, discovery, and the forging of unlikely alliances, ultimately highlighting themes of friendship, courage, and the fight for justice in an alien world.

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