Trash Crisis on Earth
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2008 · Est. 29 min read

Trash Crisis on Earth

Written and illustrated by Alexander Stadler

Book #1 in the Julian Rodriguez series

A young space warrior faces Earth's bizarre customs and a daunting mission.

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128 pages· 2,580 words· Est. 29 min read
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Julian Rodriguez, an eight-year-old with a vivid imagination, believes he's a space warrior on a mission to study Earth's oddities. From strange diets to oppressive chores, Julian's Earthly 'missions' are challenging. When his Maternal Unit assigns a particularly dreadful task, Julian must summon all his courage. Can he navigate these alien customs and complete his mission, or will Earth's peculiarities prove too much for this young adventurer? Dive into Julian's hilarious journey as he battles the mundane with cosmic flair.

From the publisher

It’s out of this world! The first in a hilarious, fully illustrated series for young chapter-book readers, now in paperback.Julian Rodriguez is on a mission for the Mothership. He’s been sent to Earth to study human lifeforms and their bizarre habits–from their disgusting diet (orange sticks named carrots, flavorless liquid called water, and the revolting substance known as vegi-dogs) to their repressive treatment of their young (forcing them to carry out menial tasks known as chores, withholding access to the great cultural masterpieces called cartoons). When Julian’s Maternal Unit assigns a hideous task, it’s nearly too much for the hardened space veteran to bear–but he finds his courage at last.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
128
Words
2,580
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
980L
Themes & topics
Books about aliens and extraterrestrial beingsBooks about imaginationBooks about familyBooks about habits and behaviorBooks about life on other planets (extraterrestrial life)
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The series

The Julian Rodriguez series

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~W
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
122868
Publication
Published
April 1, 2009
First published
May 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book · Graphic novel
Identifiers
ISBN
9780439919708

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