Author: Robin Klein Year: 1985 Rank: Rating: Original Rating: Pop Rating: Genres/categories: Science fiction, Humor, Fiction, Young adult, Children
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ISBNs: 9780140361711 9780140318432 0140361715 0140318437 |
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The hilarious account of a crazy alien family's stay on earth, as their extra-terrestrial powers and ignorance of earth customs get them into trouble, and adventures.
The planet Zyrgon is ruled by the galactic police called The Law-Enforcers, who are after Mortimer because has cheated the government lottery for the 27th time in a row. His family is governed by the youngest daughter, 12-year old X, who wants to save her father from the detention centre.
The family also includes Mother, who would rather design clothing and leave all worries to her daughter X. The oldest sister Dovis is a cosmic flier who writes poetry and levitates. The youngest is a boy genius, Qwrk who is a professor at age 5.
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