A page-turning space adventure that deals with complex issues. Middle graders who like “Star Wars,” Yoon Ha Lee’s Dragon Pearl, and Stuart Gibbs’s “Moon Base Alpha” series may also enjoy.
A forceful book that focuses on bullying and the development of friendships in middle school amid exploration of the power of words. A good purchase for collections serving middle schoolers.
This story provides a full-spectrum, emotionally satisfying experience that will have readers laughing, crying, and everything in between. As Topher would say, this is one frawesome (freaking awesome) book.
Anderson combines action and realistic middle grade issues with video game references to produce a winning pick that's ideal for gamers or reluctant readers.