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Julian Rodriguez #1: Trash Crisis on Earth [Hardcover]

Alexander Stadler (Author)
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7 and up2 and upJulian Rodriguez
Meet Julian Rodriguez, an extra-terrestrial genius trapped in the body of an eight-year-old human boy. A hilarious, fully illustrated series for young chapter-book readers that's out of this world!

Julian Rodriguez is on a mission for the Mothership. He's been sent to Earth to study human lifeforms and their bizarre habits--from their disgusting diet (orange sticks named carrots, flavorless liquid called water, and the revolting substance known as veggie-dogs) to their repressive treatment of their young (forcing them to carry out menial tasks known as chores, withholding access to the great cultural masterpieces called cartoons). When Julian's Maternal Unit assigns a hideous task, it's nearly too much for the hardened space veteran to bear--but he finds his courage at last.

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Grade 2–5—Is Julian Rodriguez a youngster who has been frustrated by his parents one too many times or is he really an officer of a Space Federation on a very trying intergalactic, fact-finding mission? After being sent to his room by his "stupid maternal unit," Julian reports to the Mothership the humiliation he has experienced at the hands of his earthling parents, teachers, and classmates. The last straw is, of course, being forced to "dispose of a large canister, filled to the brim with humanoid refuse," which leads to his "trash crisis on Earth." The cartoonlike illustrations give the book the look of an edgy graphic novel, and the lightning bolt on Julian's green shirt gives the protagonist a superhero vibe. The story should appeal to young readers who like Jeff Kinney's "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" (Abrams) but aren't yet ready for a longer novel.—Kathleen Meulen, Sakai Intermediate School, Bainbridge Island, WA
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About the Author

Alexander Stadler is the author and illustrator of numerous books for children and adults, including the Beverly Billingsly series and What Willie Wore. He has also worked for the fashion industry, designing prints for Todd Oldham and Comme des Garçons. Alexander Stadler lives with his partner and two dogs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

  • Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  • Hardcover: 128 pages
  • Publisher: Scholastic Press (May 1, 2008)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0439919665
  • ISBN-13: 978-0439919661
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,349,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars TERRIFIC, February 28, 2010
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We got this book on a routine trip to the bookstore and my 10 yr old loves it. When he started calling me his 'maternal unit', I knew it had touched him! I love how this book taps into a childs imagination and helps teach kids about the oddities all around us!
I agree with the other review. make this a series!!!
loved it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Just Wonderful, May 6, 2009
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Buy this book. As fun to read as it is to look at and enjoy. Our kids are a 9yr old girl and a 6yr old boy. They adore it. It is funny, cool looking, and they totally relate. I think we, and you, would like a series of ten. Well done on many levels. And I never review anything.
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