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MouseStar 1 is surrounded by floating space junk that's coming from the planet of Cleanix. Geronimo discovers that not only are the aliens there very wasteful, but even worse, the robots that they've thrown in the trash have started to rebel. Book #7
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a fast, fun adventure that'll keep a middle-grade reader turning pages, "Beware! Space Junk!" fits the bill. Geronimo Stilton brings his signature goofy humor and cartoon-style layout to a story where the heroes must deal with a sky full of junk, a planet of wasteful aliens, and robots that have gotten a little too cheeky after being tossed out. The plot rolls along at a brisk pace, mixing a few tense moments when the floating debris threatens MouseStar 1 with plenty of laugh-out-loud scenes that make the environmental lesson feel more like a punchline than a lecture. Kids who love silly, action-packed stories think "The Bad Guys" meets a space-age clean-up mission will find a lot to enjoy here, especially reluctant readers who might be intimidated by longer chapter books. Parents can rest easy knowing the story touches on waste and responsibility in a light-hearted way, and the 4.6 AR level means it's a solid choice for fourth-through-sixth-graders looking for a quick, low-stress read. Since it's the seventh installment, newcomers can jump in without missing a beat, and fans of the series will spot familiar friends alongside the new alien troublemakers.