Little Green Men at the Mercury Inn
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
Beach culture and UFOs collide in this lighthearted adventure story about an alien encounter at an aging Cocoa Beach motel.Twelve-year-old Aidan lives and works at his parents' motel on the Space Coast in Florida, so he's seen a lot of weird stuff. Even his best friend, Louis, is a little bit crazy—he's obsessed with UFOs and swears he saw one two years ago. But things at the Mercury Inn are about to get a whole lot weirder. When an actual unidentified flying object suddenly appears in the sky over the motel, Aidan begins to realize that some of the residents of the Mercury Inn may be much more unusual than he thought. And Louis might not be so crazy after all. Filled with quirky characters and atmosphere, this beachy alien caper, like the aging motel where it takes place, is anything but ordinary.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this gleefully absurd tale, Smith (Chronal Engine) unfurls a series of alien-inspired hijinks at a space-themed motel on Florida's Space Coast. Almost 13, Aidan is used to the eccentric visitors and long-term residents who stay at his family's Mercury Inn, but even he's caught off guard when a UFO sighting turns the area into ground zero for alien enthusiasts, conspiracy theorists, and crackpots. When Aidan discovers a real alien masquerading as a guest, one who needs help staying undercover until she can contact her people, Aidan and his best friend Louis are the only ones who can help. In an adventure that borders on the slapstick, Aidan learns that the universe is a large and very strange place, while discovering some unexpected truths about his own life. Arnold's skillfully drafted spot cartoons give this offbeat story a lively layout and match Smith's light and breezy tone, grounded by the occasional serious moment. The result is an engaging, humorous look at humans learning that they're not alone in the universe. Ages 9 12.