All his life, twelve-year-old Ben Grishop has been practically nonexistent. Hardly anyone knows who he is, he’s not good at anything no matter how hard he tries, and he blends into all chairs and benches. But when he and his friends Joe and Dana are abducted by aliens one fateful summer night, they have the chance to become famous for saving the universe. That is, if they can survive a planet full of giant, man-eating, French-speaking crabs, a pair of tuxedoed, gibberish-spouting men with handlebar mustaches, and the mysterious “immensely powerful, evil force from The Realm Beyond.”

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The story is weird, wacky, comical and perfect for middle grade readers. The plot unfolds with many surprising characters Dana, Ben, and Joe encounter. Those “human stew” loving crabs and apes provide plenty of tense moments, but the humor always wins out.

The more serious aspect of feeling alone and ignored is a theme many will understand. Ben comes full circle with his own solution and it plays out nicely.

Don’t even try and guess what will happen in this fast paced tale. There is an unexpected, surprising turn in every scene.

How We Became Intergalactic Superheroes is the ideal gift for those who like alien stories wrapped up in a quirky, fun plot.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chris von Halle has had many different lives in many different worlds—the near and distant future Earth, other planets, and even other dimensions—and his books recreate his childhood memories of such outlandish locations. In this world and life, he lives in Ridgewood, New Jersey, and enjoys such extraordinary activities as playing videogames, tennis, and basketball, and writing the occasional comic strip.

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