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While done in a slightly clunky 90s kind of way, this elementary school-level book has both queer characters and a nonbinary or intersex character. I believe this was the first book I ever read with any kind of queer representation.

marenkae's review against another edition

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3.0

3.5! As always, Bruce Coville is a delight.

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2.0

I loved this series as a kid; disappointed as an adult. The alien technology conveniently shapes itself around the plot rather than any interesting system or theme. The author constantly reminds the reader of plot points by having the narrator "remember" them, which feels amateurish.

I'm still thankful to this series for introducing me to some basic sci-fi concepts as a kid, but I think I could have learned them from a more compelling story.

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adventurous funny lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

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3.0

I read this book a few weeks ago to my students. The kids were between 5 and 12, and they liked it for the most part. A few parts lagged, but it was funny, and had some strong messages, but perhaps it was because i read it aloud, but it really felt slow.

drlainie's review against another edition

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adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Plot
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

dodau's review against another edition

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2.0

Kids book that I read with my son.
When mini aliens land in Rods garden he gets pulled into a scheme to capture a super villian from another planet.

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