Alien summer
(Book)

Name: Alien summer /
Availability: InStock
Author: Murray, James S. 1976- (James Stephen),

Average Rating

Author

Murray, James S. 1976- (James Stephen),

Contributors

Smith, Carsen, author.

Series

Area 51 interns volume 1

Published

New York : Penguin Workshop, 2022.

Appears on these lists

2022 Graded Reading Lists: Grades 4 & 5
Titles Worth Trying: Science Fiction [Middle School]

Status

Aurora Hills - Kids Fiction
JF MURRA
1 available

Westover - Kids Fiction
JF MURRA
1 available

Copies

Location	Call Number	Status
Aurora Hills - Kids Fiction	JF MURRA	Available
Westover - Kids Fiction	JF MURRA	Available

Description

"An exciting series opener."—Kirkus From the mind of Murr from the Impractical Jokers comes a new hilarious, action-packed series about a world of bizarre creatures, wacky gadgets, and four kid interns at the most interesting place on Earth: Area 51!It's the first day of summer vacation, and Viv Harlow just wants to relax with her friends at the beach before they all go to different high schools next year. She is definitely not interested in visiting her mom's office, even if Director Harlow works at the famous Area 51. But when an alarm sounds beneath the secret base and a whole race of aliens escape, she's about to get much more than she bargained for. Viv, Charlotte, Ray, and Elijah (who Viv is totally NOT crushing on) will have to work together, gear up with gadgets, and even protect a baby alien to save the day and defend Area 51.The debut middle-grade series from Murr of the Impractical Jokers, Area 51 Interns is filled with enough high-tech hijinks, bizarre creatures, and laugh-out-loud humor (plus an extra color insert full of gadgets) to make even alien skeptics hooked for more!

More Details

Format

Book

Physical Desc

235 pages, 4 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 22 cm.

Street Date

2203

Language

English

ISBN

9780593226124, 0593226127

Notes

Description

On the first day of summer vacation twelve-year-old Viv Harlow just wants to relax, but when a whole race of aliens escape from the famous Area 51 where her mom works, Viv and her friends will have to gear up, work together, and save their parents from alien abduction.

Target Audience

Ages 8-12 Penguin Workshop.

Subjects

LC Subjects

Area 51 (Nev.) -- Juvenile fiction.
Cooperativeness -- Juvenile fiction.
Extraterrestrial beings -- Juvenile fiction.
Science fiction.

Discover More

Summary

Video And Music

Video Games

About The Author

Look Inside

Series

Professional Reviews

Also Available As

Awards and Honors

Awards

Alabama Camellia Children's Choice Book Award (Nominee — 2023)

Browse Shelf

Also in this Series

Excerpt

Loading Excerpt...

Author Notes

Loading Author Notes...

Similar Series From Novelist

NoveList provides detailed suggestions for series you might like if you enjoyed this book. Suggestions are based on recommendations from librarians and other contributors.

Frances and the monsters - Tuma, Refe

Area 51 Interns has a more futuristic, high-tech setting than Frances and the Monsters, which takes place in the 1940s, but throughout both action-packed series, kids from scientific families face off with all kinds of creatures. -- Basia Wilson

Patrick Griffin and the three worlds - Rust, Ned

These series have the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "preteens," "mythical creatures," and "imaginary creatures."

Lost tribes - Taylor-Butler, Christine

These series have the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "escapes," "friendship," and "children of scientists."

Tristan Hunt and the sea guardians - Prager, Ellen J.

These series have the theme "to the rescue!"; and the subjects "preteens," "escapes," and "rescues."

Dungeoneer adventures - Costa, Ben, 1984-

These series have the theme "to the rescue!"; and the subjects "escapes," "friendship," and "mythical creatures."

Mission Multiverse - Caprara, Rebecca

These series have the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "friendship" and "aliens."

Super you! - Khan, Hena

Secret explorers - King, S J.

These series have the genre "science fiction."

Trapped in a video game - Brady, Dustin

These series have the theme "to the rescue!"; the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "escapes," "friendship," and "rescues."

Mars evacuees - McDougall, Sophia

These series have the theme "alien invasions"; the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "preteens," "escapes," and "aliens."

Similar Titles From NoveList

NoveList provides detailed suggestions for titles you might like if you enjoyed this book. Suggestions are based on recommendations from librarians and other contributors.

Trapped in a video game - Brady, Dustin

These books have the theme "to the rescue!"; the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "escapes," "friendship," and "rescues."

The girl who could not dream - Durst, Sarah Beth

These books have the themes "to the rescue!" and "seeking lost parents"; and the subjects "preteens," "escapes," and "children of scientists."

Under their skin - Haddix, Margaret Peterson

These books have the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "preteens," "aliens," and "twelve-year-olds."

Frances and the monster - Tuma, Refe

NoveList recommends "Frances and the monsters" for fans of "Area 51 interns". Check out the first book in the series.

Bug Girl - Harper, Benjamin

These books have the theme "to the rescue!"; and the subjects "preteens," "twelve-year-old girls," and "preteen girls."

The search for WondLa - DiTerlizzi, Tony

These books have the theme "to the rescue!"; the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "preteens," "aliens," and "quests."

Mars evacuees - McDougall, Sophia

These books have the theme "alien invasions"; the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "preteens," "aliens," and "escapes."

Nightmares! - Segel, Jason

These books have the theme "to the rescue!"; and the subjects "escapes," "rescues," and "preteen boys."

Jillian vs. Parasite Planet - Kornher-Stace, Nicole

These books have the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "preteens," "aliens," and "escapes."

Secrets of the dragon tomb - Samphire, Patrick

These books have the themes "to the rescue!" and "seeking lost parents"; the genre "science fiction"; and the subjects "escapes," "children of scientists," and "rescues."

The Otherwoods - Winans, Justine Pucella

These books have the theme "to the rescue!"; and the subjects "preteens," "escapes," and "friendship."

We do not welcome our ten-year-old overlord - Nix, Garth

A quartet of friends set out to squelch an alien takeover in these fast-moving, action-packed science fiction stories, which are fun reads. -- NoveList Advisor

Similar Authors From NoveList

NoveList provides detailed suggestions for other authors you might want to read if you enjoyed this book. Suggestions are based on recommendations from librarians and other contributors.

Lafferty, Mur

These authors' works have the subjects "city life," "survival," and "imaginary wars and battles."

Gallaher, David, 1975-

These authors' works have the subjects "national security," "government cover-ups," and "captives."

Murray, Lee, 1965-

These authors' works have the appeal factors creepy, and they have the genres "horror" and "science fiction"; and the subjects "monsters," "escapes," and "survival."

Pearson, Ridley

These authors' works have the appeal factors creepy and menacing, and they have the subjects "internship programs," "imaginary wars and battles," and "revenge."

Gaska, Andrew E. C.

These authors' works have the appeal factors scary, and they have the subject "imaginary wars and battles."

Published Reviews

Kirkus Book Review

A young Black girl and her three friends set out to protect Area 51. Vivian Harlow is a 12-year-old on summer vacation--her last one before entering a STEM magnet school. Her mother is the director of future technology at the famed Area 51. While many people consider it a must-see tourist destination, Vivian is more interested in spending time with her closest friends, Charlotte and Ray, who are White, and (hopefully) her crush, Elijah, who is Latinx. So Area 51 is the last place Viv wants to be for Take Your Kids to Work Day. At least Charlotte, Ray, and Elijah are there too, shadowing their own parents. Initially, the facility seems perfectly ordinary, contrary to all the rumors and conspiracy theories. That is, until a group of aliens breaks out of their quarters, seemingly bent on revenge after being confined and having something important taken from them. The adults put up a fight, but they are soon bested, and it is up to the four young people to save everyone. As the other kids look to her for leadership, Viv fears she is not up to the task. Murray and Smith begin this story in the middle of a high-stakes scene that sets the stage for an action-packed adventure tale filled with humor and charm. Viv and her companions are sure to win over audiences as they try to survive and turn the tide on this alien invasion. An exciting series opener. (Science fiction. 8-12) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.

Reviews from GoodReads

Loading GoodReads Reviews.

Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Murray, J. S. 1. (. S., & Smith, C. (2022). Alien summer . Penguin Workshop.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Murray, James S. 1976- (James Stephen) and Carsen, Smith. 2022. Alien Summer. New York: Penguin Workshop.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Murray, James S. 1976- (James Stephen) and Carsen, Smith. Alien Summer New York: Penguin Workshop, 2022.

Harvard Citation (style guide)

Murray, J. S. 1. (. S. and Smith, C. (2022). Alien summer. New York: Penguin Workshop.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Murray, James S. 1976- (James Stephen),, and Carsen Smith. Alien Summer Penguin Workshop, 2022.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

Staff View

Loading Staff View.

ALERT: Maintenance and Upgrades at Central Library

Navigation

Alien summer
(Book)

Copies

Description