Sarah Says
Written on Jun 10, 2018
It Reads like an early Harry Potter meets early Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy book - I say early as both series got deeper and darker as they when on. While adult me did find The Boy from Earth to be a light and fun read, I do think it is better suited to the younger audience, the 8-12-yr-olds it is intended for.
The main character of this MG Sci-Fi is a boy named Bobby. Bobby was easily likeable, and you couldn’t help but root for he and his friends to succeed and survive their time at the Galactic Space Academy.
The story focuses on friendship and team work. Bobby’s friend/enemy relationship with Targ was a highlight for me, as it showed compassion and allowed for the growth of both characters.
Riley spotted me reading The Boy from Earth and was entranced by the cover, he asked me questions about the book and kept looking over my shoulder. He was disappointed there weren’t many pictures, but still fairly interested. Riley is only in kindergarten and will be turning five next week. I told him we would read it together in a year or two.
