
From bestselling author Chris Colfer, 'Roswell Johnson Saves the World!' is a hilarious and action-packed science fiction adventure perfect for middle-grade readers. Eleven-year-old Roswell, named after the infamous UFO crash and inspired by his late father's interest, finds his biggest dream come true when he's abducted by aliens. However, he quickly learns Earth is in grave danger from a tyrannical invasion. He must team up with a diverse and quirky crew of extraterrestrials, including bickering Grays, a humorless Cyborg, and a germophobic Mantis, to protect his home planet. The story blends humor, heart, and high stakes, exploring themes of self-belief, teamwork, and finding faith in humanity, all while navigating an epic journey across the galaxy. It's an engaging read for children aged 8-11, offering both entertainment and subtle emotional depth.
★ A New York Times bestseller! ★ A USA Today bestseller! ★ An IndieBound bestseller! ★ From #1 New York Times bestselling author Chris Colfer comes a funny, heartfelt, action-packed "Guardians of the Galaxy meets The Land of Stories" adventure series that will take readers on an epic journey across the galaxy to save Earth! Eleven-year-old Roswell Johnson is obsessed with conspiracies about extraterrestrial life, an interest he inherited from his late father, who aptly named Roswell after the infamous UFO crash in Roswell, New Mexico. When Roswell is accidentally abducted by aliens, his biggest dream comes true--he learns that aliens are real! But when he discovers Earth is in grave danger, he must join forces with a team of quirky extraterrestrials, including two bickering Grays, a humorless Cyborg, a germophobic Mantis, an overly confident Furgarian, and an over achieving Pleiadean to save his planet from a tyrannical invasion. But can Roswell restore his own faith in humanity and Earth in time to save the world?