Book details
Little Green Men at the Mercury Inn
Description
Beach culture and UFOs collide in this lighthearted adventure story about an alien encounter at an aging Cocoa Beach motel.Twelve-year-old Aidan lives and works at his parents' motel on the Space Coast in Florida, so he's seen a lot of weird stuff. Even his best friend, Louis, is a little bit crazy--he's obsessed with UFOs and swears he saw one two years ago. But things at the Mercury Inn are about to get a whole lot weirder. When an actual unidentified flying object suddenly appears in the sky over the motel, Aidan begins to realize that some of the residents of the Mercury Inn may be much more unusual than he thought. And Louis might not be so crazy after all. Filled with quirky characters and atmosphere, this beachy alien caper, like the aging motel where it takes place, is anything but ordinary.
Age
9-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
224 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'Little Green Men at the Mercury Inn' offers a captivating and humorous story that combines elements of science fiction and adventure, making it an entertaining read for middle-grade readers and anyone who enjoys a good alien encounter tale.
- Relatable Characters: The book features relatable characters, particularly the two young protagonists, Aidan and Louis, whose friendship and experiences dealing with the extraordinary events at the Mercury Inn provide readers with characters they can root for and empathize with.
- Themes of Friendship and Acceptance: Through its narrative, the book explores important themes such as the value of friendship, the importance of accepting others despite differences, and dealing with change, which are valuable lessons for readers of all ages.
- Humor and Heart: Greg Leitich Smith infuses the story with a sense of humor and heart, balancing the excitement of the plot with moments of warmth and wit that make the book a delightful read and provide a positive and uplifting experience.