The True Meaning of Smekday

The True Meaning of Smekday is a witty, action-packed science fiction novel told through the eyes of 11-year-old Gratuity 'Tip' Tucci. After the quirky, well-meaning but incompetent Boov aliens invade Earth, rename it 'Smekland,' and relocate all humans to Florida, Tip's mother is abducted. Tip, determined to find her, sets off on a cross-country road trip in a hovercar with her cat and an unlikely ally: a renegade Boov mechanic named J.Lo. Together, they must navigate a newly alien-controlled America, outsmart the Boov, and ultimately save both species from a truly dangerous alien race, the Gorg. The book is filled with humor, heart, and unique illustrations, making it an engaging read for late elementary to early middle schoolers.