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Aliens infiltrate a small town in this alternately humorous and intense series. Sixth grader Peter encounters an interplanetary council intent on destroying Earth (Glows). The adventure continues in Flunked where, after an upsetting tour of human atrocities, Peter and his friends must convince the aliens that the planet is worth saving. Young sci-fi fans will enjoy the trip. Review covers these titles: My Teacher Flunked the Planet and My Teacher Glows in the Dark.