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Kelvin Klosmo is starting a new school with more than the usual jitters. His parents are genius scientists, his family just moved to a galactic space station, his school is full of extraterrestrial creatures, and an evil scientist is trying to rule the universe. Two-dimensional characters weaken the story, but spot illustrations of characters clarify the action and dialogue, and copious comics sections add humor.