Space Case

Dash’s relationships with other people are central to the novel and to his character development. Choose one character who has a close relationship with Dash and explore how this character affects Dash over the course of the plot.

Many people on Moon Base Alpha become suspects, but only one person is responsible for the murder of Dr. Holtz. Explore the early clues that Garth Grisan is not who he seems, and analyze how Stuart Gibbs illustrates these hints to create suspense in the novel.

An underlying element of Space Case is the inclusion of an intelligent alien life form via Zan Perfonic’s character. What are some of the contrasting perspectives on alien life portrayed in the novel? Given Zan’s behavior as a character, which of these perspectives seem most likely to apply and why? Use specific examples from the text.