This is the first book in a series about sixth graders struggling to derail an alien invasion. Coville has a wonderful talent for producing laughter while getting kids to think about ethical and other deep issues. Simple enough for reluctant readers, but engaging for readers at any level. It's hard to go wrong with any of Coville's books. Engdahl, Sylvia Louise Children of the Star Enchantress from the Stars The Far Side of Evil Excellent for sparking discussion about the definition of justice and related social issues.
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The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm Grades 7-10. A somewhat lighthearted look at one possible future of Africa. Good springboard for discussions of third world societies, corporate ethics, and environmental issues. A Newbery Honor book. This brilliant series of short stories presupposes a large and scattered group of benign, kindly aliens shipwrecked in the western United States, who look like humans but aren't really.