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Mandy and Owen, charter and only members of WEIRD (Weird Entities In Rightful Domination), experience some unexpected weirdness when a bolt of lightning and a mysterious computer glitch turn their English project into reality, introducing the duo to a series of mythological beings. One after another, Hermes, messenger to the Greek gods; Coyote, the Native American trickster; legendary German hero Siegfried; Lung Nu, a Chinese dragon princess; Russian fairy-tale witch Baba Yaga; and the Celtic Horned King appear, ready to do battle, first with one another, but quickly uniting with the children to defend Earth from unexpected alien invaders.
Is Weirdos of the Universe, Unite! appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
Two middle-grade misfits accidentally summon mythological heroes from multiple cultures who must unite to defend Earth from aliens. Contains mild action/battle sequences but remains lighthearted and age-appropriate with no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
Who'll love this
Kids who love mythology and humor will enjoy this wild adventure where Greek gods, trickster spirits, and legendary heroes team up to save the world.