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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Series: Way-Too-Real Aliens


Cover art for THE WIZARDS OF WYRD WORLD
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
by Pamela F. Service, illustrated by Mike Gorman

"A firmly tongue-in-cheek series hits its stride as Josh cuts out his earlier foot-dragging and shows signs of becoming an adrenalin junkie like his sister. (Science fiction. 8-12)"
Thanks to two young biblionauts and the alien transporter they snatched in the series opener, a weary writer finds both terror and inspiration in the fantasy world where his own novels are set. Read full book review >
Cover art for THE NOT-SO-PERFECT PLANET
CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2012
by Pamela F. Service, illustrated by Mike Gorman

"The weak plot doesn't really bear up under its instructional load, but there's enough farce to keep the lessons well-greased. (Science fiction. 8-12)"
Caving to the demands of his pesky little sister Maggie, aspiring fictioneer Josh's second fantasy story features a world with mermaids and unicorns. Sort of. Read full book review >
Cover art for ESCAPE FROM PLANET YASTOL
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2011
by Pamela F. Service, illustrated by Mike Gorman

"Readers ready for longer chapter books will enjoy having some science fiction to choose from and welcome further adventures. (Science fiction. 8-12)"
Josh Higgins, boy author, finds out what happens when he really lives in the world he created. Read full book review >