Escape from Planet Yastol
From the Series Way-Too-Real Aliens
Josh Higgins loves to make up stories about other planets. At least he thought he was making them up. After Josh publishes his first book, sinister blue aliens visit Earth! Josh quickly learns that the worlds he wrote about in his stories are way too real.
The outer space thugs take Josh and his kid sister Maggie all the way to the desert planet Yastol. And when Josh and Maggie refuse to aid the blue guys, a chase begins across Yastol’s harsh landscape.
Will the help of the planet’s brave Prince Izor be enough to save Yastol from the bad blue aliens? Or will the planet’s many dangers finish off Josh and Maggie first?
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Author: Pamela F. Service
Illustrator: Mike Gorman
Mike Gorman is a seasoned editorial illustrator whose work has been seen in the New York Times, The New Yorker, Entertainment Weekly, and other publications. He lives in Westbrook, Maine, with his wife, three children, a dog, a cat, two toads, and a gecko.
Reviews
The Horn Book Guide
“Funny, quirky, and action-filled, the story will hold reluctant readers’ attention.” —The Horn Book Guide
Library Media Connection
“With a story that will capture middle school readers and text that is not overly challenging for younger readers, this book will be enjoyed by many.” —Library Media Connection
School Library Journal
“This lightweight, lighthearted adventure will appeal to middle-grade science-fiction fans, particularly reluctant readers.” —School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“A quick pace—punctuated with the siblings’ spats, creatures with polka dots, slavers, deserts, bird droppings and Josh’s frequent references to his original story—moves this volume along nicely. Every time Josh faces a new villain or challenging environment, he wishes he has written his story differently, allowing young readers to ponder the act of making a story. Readers ready for longer chapter books will enjoy having some science fiction to choose from and welcome further adventures.” —Kirkus Reviews
