Eighth Grade vs. the Machines
From the Series Adventures of the PSS 118
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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978-1-5415-9894-2
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$24.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 7 |
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| 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 |
Author: Joshua S. Levy
Joshua S. Levy was born and raised in Florida. After teaching middle school (yes, including seventh and eighth grade) for a little while, Josh went to law school. He lives with his wife and children in New Jersey, where he practices as a lawyer. Unfortunately, outer space doesn’t come up in court nearly as often as he’d like.
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Awards
- Cybils Nominee
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
