It's time for some more science fiction fun! Today's read is the second book in a row of reads, which should function as stand-alones or can be read together. I haven't taken a peek at the first book, but telling by the title, it should be worth grabbing up too: I Know What UFO Did Last Summer.
I'm not sure if this one will be more humor or thriller...or simply alien fun? I do love the idea of a toilet paper alien...or one with powers to control toilet paper? Again, I'm not quite sure how this one will go but am more than excited to find out!
NIGHT OF THE LIVING TOILET PAPER
An Alien Survival Guide Novel Book 2
by Kevin Garone
Temor Press
Middle Grade Science Fiction
192 pages
ages 8 to 12
COMING...
SEPTEMBER 23rd!!!
Marv and his friends are back in this exciting sequel to I Know What UFO Did Last Summer. Will they be able to stop a new threat to their town?
A few months have passed since Marv and his friends stopped what he believes was an extraterrestrial plot to take over the planet. But he’s not letting his guard down. If there’s one thing Marv knows, it’s that aliens could attempt another invasion at any time.
So when he spots an unmanned motorcycle racing into the woods, pursued by a paranormal investigator, Marv’s instincts scream that something very weird is going on. Marv tracks down the bike and hauls it to his fort for closer inspection. That’s when he sees a Sleech—one of the creatures he encountered last summer—slithering out of the motorcycle’s tailpipe.
But when Marv returns to show his discovery to his friends, they find the fort completely destroyed. The only thing left is his emergency stockpile of toilet paper.
And it’s alive.
Now Marv and his friends must unravel the mystery of the Sleech before their entire town is overrun by a monstrous swarm of toilet paper. Because if they don’t stop it in time…
It’s going to wipe them out.
A few months have passed since Marv and his friends stopped what he believes was an extraterrestrial plot to take over the planet. But he’s not letting his guard down. If there’s one thing Marv knows, it’s that aliens could attempt another invasion at any time.
So when he spots an unmanned motorcycle racing into the woods, pursued by a paranormal investigator, Marv’s instincts scream that something very weird is going on. Marv tracks down the bike and hauls it to his fort for closer inspection. That’s when he sees a Sleech—one of the creatures he encountered last summer—slithering out of the motorcycle’s tailpipe.
But when Marv returns to show his discovery to his friends, they find the fort completely destroyed. The only thing left is his emergency stockpile of toilet paper.
And it’s alive.
Now Marv and his friends must unravel the mystery of the Sleech before their entire town is overrun by a monstrous swarm of toilet paper. Because if they don’t stop it in time…
It’s going to wipe them out.
MY TIDBITS
This tale is as fun as the title and holds more than a few surprises the entire way through.
Marv isn't about to be caught off guard by another alien encounter and, with his friends, is training to make sure they are ready to take on the next attack. When a training doesn't run quite as planned, Marv finds himself as the last in the forest after his friends return to their homes. That means, he's the only one of the group to witness a driverless motorcycle being chased by a car, and the only one to see the Sleech come out of its exhaust pipe in their hideout. When the friends finally join him, they discover that the Sleech has taken over their entire stash of toilet paper...and because nobody would ever believe them, it's their job to stop it from destroying more.
I did not read the first book in this series, but that wasn't a problem. It was easy to sink into this tale and immediately get lost in the adventure. The characters all carry their very own personalities and quirks, which makes them an interesting bunch. Each has their own talents and makes an important contribution in fighting the Sleech. They don't always agree and frustration arises, sometimes, but they work very well together and have each other's backs.
There's a nice dose of humor and an edge of ridiculousness to the growing tension, which makes for many surprises and all sorts of unexpected moments. Thanks to the imaginative situations, it fits nicely to the intended age group. The growing danger mixed with the toilet paper alien remind a bit of Goosebumps but in a scifi direction and not the scares. Add that this group of friends is on their own to solve the problem without adult help in sight, and it's a read action/humor fans are sure to enjoy.
1 comment:
The title for this one is really catchy and makes me want to read the book. It's good to know you don't have to read book 1 in the series first. Thanks for sharing it with us.
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