Eighth Grade vs. the Machines

From the Series Adventures of the PSS 118

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 7
  • Reading Level: Grade 5

Seventh grade didn’t end especially well for Jack, thanks to some hostile aliens.

After the entire population of Earth’s solar system is whisked away by alien technology, Jack and his classmates and teachers aboard the PSS 118 are the only humans left. But it’s a new school year aboard the new and improved PSS 118, and the public school spaceship is on a mission to find and rescue the rest of humanity from the evil Minister’s plans. If they can avoid the aliens hunting them down, steer clear of a robot civil war, and figure out who among them might be a traitor, Jack and his friends might just survive middle school.

“Hilarious, high-stakes, un-put-downable fun.”—Jarrett Lerner, author of the EngiNerds series

“Another amazing trip across the galaxy with the students of PSS 118!”— Monica Tesler, author of the Bounders series

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 7
Reading Level Grade 5
Category SEL: A Self-Awareness, SEL: B Self-Management, SEL: D Relationship Skills, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning
Copyright 2021
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Carolrhoda Books ®
Language English
Number of Pages 280
Publication Date 2021-10-05
Text Type Fiction—Science Fiction/Fantasy
BISACS JUV053010, JUV053020, JUV035000
Dewey [Fic]
Dimensions 5.5 x 8.25
Lexile 590
Features Author/Illustrator biography, Author/Illustrator note, Awards, Reviewed, and Teaching Guides

Awards

  • Cybils Nominee, Nominated, 2021

Reviews

Children's Literature Comprehensive Database (CLCD)

“Funny, action-packed, and thoroughly engaging, this accessible middle grade story welcomes readers into the future with open arms by frequently breaking the fourth wall and incorporating characters who are at once familiar and relatable.” –Children’s Literature

School Library Journal

“A goofy, fast-paced interstellar adventure.”—School Library Journal

Jarrett Lerner

“Hilarious, high-stakes, un-put-downable fun.”—Jarrett Lerner, author of the EngiNerds series