(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry. A genius basset hound, man-eating fruitcake, and dog-food-loving aliens are just a few of the weirdos populating this sci-fi adventure. Nate and his dog Lunchbox (Lunchbox and the Aliens) fight evil extraterrestrials bent on controlling Nate's family's froonga production. It's convoluted (the alien lingo just makes it all the more confusing), but fans of the first book won't mind.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Kevan Atteberry. A basset hound named Lunchbox is abducted by aliens. He is accidentally made smart(er) and enlisted to help replenish their food supply--technologically processed garbage called froonga. Lunchbox's owner, Nate, helps, but their froonga production is hindered by a corrupt politician. Readers who hang in through the slow beginning (accompanied by simplistic spot illustrations) will be rewarded with a fast-paced, suspenseful ending.

Reviewer: Mark Adam