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Synopsis
Whisked away on space ships to serve as generals of opposing armies, best friends and sci-fi movie fans Walter Nutria and Yselle Meridian soon convince the aliens they must work together against the real menaces, Space Mice from Galaxy Four and their leader, The Boss.
Is Beatnik Rutabagas from Beyond the Stars appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Best friends are abducted by aliens and forced to serve as opposing generals before uniting against a common enemy. Contains moderate space battle violence and war themes but maintains a humorous, adventure-focused tone appropriate for middle grade readers.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include war and violence.
Who'll love this
Two best friends who love sci-fi movies get to live out their wildest space adventure dreams when aliens recruit them as generals in an intergalactic war.