Alien Eraser to the Rescue (Max Disaster, #1)

by Marissa Moss

Paperback, 2009

Status

Available

Call number

J3E.Mos

Publication

Candlewick Press

Description

Welcome to Max's secret collection random thoughts about school, family breakups, and the power of Alien Eraser. Pimply older brothers. Good parents who get into bad fights. Lucky for Max, he has a place to jot down his mixed-up thoughts and brilliant ideas. In a quirky mix of comics, concoctions, and contraptions, Max tells the story of his topsy-turvy life, and how he tries to hold it and himself all together.

Series

Max Disaster (1)

Collection

Juvenile

Barcode

5377

Language

English

Original language

English

Physical description

56 p.; 7.6 inches

ISBN

0763644072 / 9780763644079

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Lexile

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User reviews

LibraryThing member susanmartling

This is a good book for 4th gr boys. It addresses issues of family distress, but is appealing in its graphic depictions of the alien eraser character and notebook style. It is a good mentor text for inferencing since in the beginning, the reader can tune into the theme of family discord but it is

not made explicit until later in the book.

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LibraryThing member KHusser

First in the series of a new graphic type novel, about Max who loves science and performing experiments, but also must deal with his parent’s impending separation and living in two households. Very quick read, with strong family messages to help young readers to cope with their feelings. Also

includes colored illustrations of various science experiments and an “alien eraser” comic strip to help Max realize his feelings and cope.

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LibraryThing member paulavev

Curiosity and scientific exploration blend with adolescent humor and comedic relief throughout the pages of this witty graphic novel. Max—an energetic, inquisitive boy—loves to document his the tales of his creative, investigative endeavors through cartoon-like depictions and accompanying

conversational tone. The formal text—written in a variety of font types and sizes—ranges from simple sentences to modest paragraphs overlaying a mix of solid white and pastel-colored backgrounds and accented by boldly colored drawings. The medley of cartoon and comic strip images—illustrating people, objects, and recounted tales—provides visual support for the content addressed in Max’s diary-like reflections. An array of additional text arrangements dons the pages, including witty call-outs, experimental steps, instructive statements and lists, comical side notes, and sarcastic blurbs (typically associated with a given image). Owing to the casual language, underpinning of adolescent tribulations, and subtle notes of family drama, this story is best suited for middle level readers.

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