(4) 4-6 Spaceheadz series. Illustrated by Shane Prigmore. The evil chief of the Anti-Alien Agency's plot to destroy Earth is thwarted by fifth grader Michael K.'s unique ability to withstand the brainwashing effects of commercials. The humor and frenetic energy continue in Scieszka's wacky series; this title will only make sense to readers of the previous three books who know (and love) the cast of characters.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 4-6 Spaceheadz series. Illustrated by Shane Prigmore. Nearing their goal of recruiting "3.14 million + 1" earthlings to help save their planet, Major Fluffy and his crew's troubles are about to end. Or not. With their Earth friends' help, the aliens try to find out who betrayed them. Comical, convoluted, and goofy, this series will continue to engage fans and confound the uninitiated.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray

(4) 4-6 Spaceheadz series. Illustrated by Shane Prigmore. With Francesco Sedita. Michael K. tries to stay away from the other new-kid fifth graders Bob and Jennifer--especially after they reveal they're aliens who "need to get three point one four million and one Earth persons to become SPHDZ" or Earth will be "turned off." The zany illustrations and kinetic design strive a little too much for quirkiness; nonetheless this series-starter is a comical, high-energy read.

Reviewer: Chelsey Philpot

(3) 4-6 Spaceheadz series. Illustrated by Shane Prigmore. Fifth-grader Michael K. is still trying to keep the alien agents' identities on the down-low in order to protect them from Anti-Alien Agent Umber; he's also trying to recruit more kids to his cause of helping save the world. Funny, fast-paced, and full of goofy pop-culture references, the second series entry will entertain Scieszka's fans and the not-yet-converted.

Reviewer: Betsy Murray