The Truth About Martians, Melissa Savage
The Truth About Martians, Melissa Savage
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The Truth About Martians

Author: Melissa Savage

Narrator: Lincoln Hoppe

Unabridged: 8 hr 58 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/02/2018

Synopsis

A boy and his best friends set out to discover the aliens who crash-landed next to their Roswell, New Mexico, farm in this charming novel packed with adventure and heart, perfect for fans of Ali Benjamin's The Thing About Jellyfish and Jennifer L. Holm's The Fourteenth Goldfish.

Mylo never really believed in Martians, unless they had a starring role in one of his comic books. But then a flying saucer crash-lands next to his Roswell, New Mexico, ranch, and he starts to hear voices--like someone is asking for his help.

With his best friend Dibs and crush Gracie by his side, and his Cracker Jack superhero membership card, a slingshot, and a small American flag--for peace--in tow, Mylo sets out on an epic adventure to investigate the crash and find the Martians. But he and his friends end up discovering more about the universe than they ever could have imagined.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Mary

Mylo has moved to a small town near Roswell, New Mexico to a ranch that is just as alien to him as a Martian.  He does make a good friend, Dibs, who like him, has smelly toes and is eleven.  After his older brother has died, Mylo sometimes wonders if there is more to life and imagines that life woul......more

Goodreads review by SundayAtDusk

This children’s story was a real mixed bag, in my opinion. On one hand, it did an excellent job in dealing with friendship, grief, neighborly concern, God and faith. Moreover, it encouraged writing as a method of dealing with sad feelings. On the other hand, it had too much of what would be consider......more

Goodreads review by T.J.

Melissa Savage writes stories about otherworldy creatures (bigfoots, martians) and human loss. In my opinion, this book isn't as good as her first novel, LEMONS, but it is full of well-crafted characters and descriptions. She throws in a twist every time the story begins to meander. And I enjoyed al......more

Quotes

"Lovers of historical fiction will be at home." —Kirkus Reviews

"Reminiscent of E.T., this tale of curiosity, friendship, and community presents opportunities for discussion about the universe and our relationship to it." —Booklist

"Plenty of adventure and stinky-feet jokes." —Publishers Weekly

"Hand to fans of science fiction/history mash-ups." —School Library Journal

"Mylo and Dibs make a charming pair with the comedic timing of Abbott and Costello, and when other supporting characters are added . . . the kids’ group dynamic has the appeal of an updated Little Rascals." —The Bulletin

Praise for Lemons:

"Packed with humor, mystery, friendship, family secrets, and even Bigfoot! " –Karen Cushman, Newbery Medalist for The Midwife's Apprentice

Indies Introduce Pick!

"An enjoyable and welcome exploration of sorrow, healing, and friendship." –School Library Journal

"An enjoyable and comforting middle-grade handbook on navigating new experiences and the heartache of losing loved ones early in life." –Kirkus Reviews

"Savage injects enough humor, mystery, and lively interaction among the characters to give this two-hanky debut a buoyant tone." -–Booklist

"[A]pt and accessible for young readers." –The Bulletin

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