Gabby's Fair

Turn right for Zyrgon

Penny Pollard Guide to Modern Manners

Boris and Borsch (Little Ark Book)

Perfect Girls (Replica #4)

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Worst Love Spell Ever! (2) (Middle School and Other Disasters)

Hard or Soft

Halfway Across the Galaxy and Turn Left is a children's science fiction novel by Robin Klein that follows the story of an alien family from the planet Zyrgon. In an attempt to escape the tyrannical rule of their planet's government, the family flees across the galaxy and ends up on Earth. They land in a small Australian town, where they must adapt to human culture and conceal their true identities. The novel humorously explores themes of immigration, assimilation, and cultural differences as the family struggles with everyday human experiences, such as attending school and dealing with neighbors, while also trying to repair their spaceship for a return journey. The story is told from the perspective of the youngest family member, X, who provides a unique and innocent viewpoint on human society. The book was shortlisted for various literary awards, highlighting its appeal to both children and adults with its blend of adventure, humor, and social commentary.

Discover Your Child's Next Read

Gabby's Fair

Michael Johnson, Robin Klein, 1998

Turn right for Zyrgon

Robin Klein, 1994

Penny Pollard Guide to Modern Manners

Robin Klein, 1989

Boris and Borsch (Little Ark Book)

Robin Klein, Cathy Wilcox, 1990

Perfect Girls (Replica #4)

Marilyn Kaye, 1999

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Alison Hawes, 2013

Worst Love Spell Ever! (2) (Middle School and Other Disasters)

Wanda Coven, Anna Abramskaya, 2023

Hard or Soft

Charlotte Guillain, 2009