Into the Dorkness
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$674
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 4 hour read

Into the Dorkness

Written by John Kloepfer · Illustrated by Nick Edwards

Part of the Galaxy's Most Wanted series

Can young geniuses outsmart alien invaders threatening Earth?

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272 pages· 29,520 words· Est. 4 hour read
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Kevin and his science-camp friends face their greatest challenge yet: defending Earth from vengeful aliens. As intergalactic war looms, these young masterminds must outwit extraterrestrial foes armed with freeze-ray bombs and mind-controlling nanobugs. With the fate of the planet hanging in the balance, can their quick thinking and STEM skills save the day? Dive into a world of UFOs, sneaky villains, and unexpected heroes in this fast-paced, illustrated adventure that will keep young readers on the edge of their seats.

From the publisher

Kid genius Kevin Brewer and his friends must defend Earth from an invasion of vengeful aliens in the second installment of John Kloepfer’s hilarious illustrated middle grade series Galaxy’s Most Wanted, a perfect fit for reluctant readers.With a full-blown intergalactic war brewing, Kevin and his science-camp friends must battle two of the nastiest aliens this side of the Milky Way. It would take a genius to outsmart these extraterrestrial criminals. Lucky for Earth, Kevin and his friends are space-age masterminds.But when the aliens unleash a freeze-ray bomb and an army of mind-controlling nanobugs, will their smarts be enough?Alien Adventure: Get ready for UFOs, freeze-ray bombs, mind-controlling nanobugs, and two of the slimiest, sneakiest villains in the galaxy.Unlikely Heroes: Kevin and the Extraordinary Terrestrials may be science campers, but when the world is on the line, they’re Earth’s last and best hope.Science Camp Action: From outsmarting reptilian warriors to building electromagnets on the fly, this fast-paced story is packed with kid-friendly action and STEM-powered solutions.Illustrated Chapter Book: With hilarious illustrations on nearly every page, this series is a surefire hit for kids ages 8-12 who love funny, fast-paced books.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
272
Words
29,520
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~860L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.5
F&P level
~T
AR points
5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
178733
Publication
Published
February 2, 2016
First published
May 5, 2015
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062231093

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