Aliens for Lunch (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) [Library Binding]

Stephanie Spinner (Author), Jonathan Etra (Author), Steve Bjorkman (Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 23, 2006 | Age Level: 5 and up | Grade Level: K and up | Series: A Stepping Stone Book(TM)

It's been ten years since Richard Bickerstaff sat down to breakfast and an alien climbed out of his cereal bowl! Join Richard and Aric, a tiny, wisecracking creature from the planet Ganoob, as they battle to save the world from evil aliens in Aliens for Breakfast, Aliens for Lunch, and Aliens for Dinner. We're reissuing the trilogy with brand-new covers sporting a space age 10th Anniversary logo. Now a new generation of readers can experience the fun and adventure that won these books rave reviews and loyal fans!  

Editorial Reviews

From Kirkus Reviews

In a delightful sequel to Aliens for Breakfast (1988), tiny Aric, Commander of the Interspace Brigade, again needs Richard's help: The greedy Graxians have hijacked his ship and its supply of XTC-1000 (a commodity that keeps a planet's desserts tasty for 11,976 years); if the Threllians don't get their shipment, they'll attack Earth to try to get its XTC-1000. Arming themselves with a spray can of soy sauce and an eggbeater, the intrepid adventurers set out. Their weapons prove ineffective-- but the Graxians faint away when confronted by the celery sticks that Richard (a fan of veggies) has in his pocket. Brisk, imaginatively conceived action, rib-tickling dialogue, and comical--the phenomenal significance of food; Aric's parsimony (he knows how to make them all invisible, but holds back despite their danger: ``The Brigade works on a very tight budget...Every ten minutes of vanishing costs...$183.15'')- -all combine to make this tops in enjoyable sf for beginners. Illustrations not seen. (Fiction. 7-10) -- Copyright ©1991, Kirkus Associates, LP. All rights reserved.

From the Inside Flap

It's been ten years since Richard Bickerstaff sat down to breakfast and an alien climbed out of his cereal bowl! Join Richard and Aric, a tiny, wisecracking creature from the planet Ganoob, as they battle to save the world from evil aliens in Aliens for Breakfast, Aliens for Lunch, and Aliens for Dinner. We're reissuing the trilogy with brand-new covers sporting a space age 10th Anniversary logo. Now a new generation of readers can experience the fun and adventure that won these books rave reviews and loyal fans!  

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 5 and up
  
• Library Binding: 64 pages
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers; 10th edition (May 23, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0679910565
• ISBN-13: 978-0679910565
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,734,156 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars A Charming Delightful Books for Young Readers!, April 17, 2011

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This review is from: Aliens For Lunch (Stepping Stone, paper) (Paperback)

The story is about Richard and his friend, Henry, who make microwave popcorn when a tiny pink alien pops out of the bag. His name is Aric who was in the previous book, "Aliens for Breakfast." He needs Richard's help again. Creatures from his plant Threll are planning to attack earth and steal desserts. What else could they want from us? It's not our souls or our planet but delicious desserts.

Young readers and even older readers will enjoy the book's silliness at times. It's light-hearted humor and imaginative at times. It's an easy read.

1 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WOW!, February 22, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Aliens For Lunch (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Stepping-Stone Book) (School & Library Binding)

Fantastic! Madeleine L'Engle, the author of A Wrinkle in Time, is a great writer.The characters are Mrs. Whatsit Mrs. Who, Mrs. Which, Mr. Murry, Meg ,Charles Wallace Calvin ,It, and Aunt Beast. The characters were interesting because each of them are so different than the other. Meg Calvin, and Charles Wallace go on a journey through space to the planet Camotz were Meg's father is trapped. I would recommend this book for 3rd grade and up.