"While William is held captive in a spaceship, alien armies land and wipe out the earth's supply of junk foods. The boy escapes and humans learn to...
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Oct 15, 2008
Nathaniel
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When I was a little kid (second or third grade), I read a few books (I was forced to by parents or teachers), and I didn't like anything I read. In fact, I decided that I wasn't going to read anything any more. Then one of my siblings said that before I gave up on reading, I should read Fat Men from Space. I decided it would be my last book. It was not my last book. I loved Fat Men from Space, and I read several other books by Pinkwater. If you're giving up on reading (or know a little kid
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Oct 19, 2010
N_maryellen
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Feb 14, 2011
Nicole
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This was written in the 1970's. Ironically it is more relevant now than it ever was in the 70's. Fat men from space, come to earth and <spoiler>take the earth's junk food, leaving healthy food left.</spoiler>
I kind of wish this could happen in real life, as I'm sure this would help get rid of the obesity problem.
I kind of wish this could happen in real life, as I'm sure this would help get rid of the obesity problem.
Dec 26, 2009
Robin
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Pinkwater at his best! Surpassed only by Lizard Music. How I love this book.
The first time I read this was long ago. It's perfect -- From the science fiction of the tooth filling radio reception to the potato latke eating space aliens who look just like my dad did in 1972. this is my kind of book!
The first time I read this was long ago. It's perfect -- From the science fiction of the tooth filling radio reception to the potato latke eating space aliens who look just like my dad did in 1972. this is my kind of book!
May 01, 2009
Destinee
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It's only 57 pages, but it's a quirky and memorable read. William gets a filling in his tooth that unexpectedly acts as a radio antenna, allowing him to spy on aliens who want to invade Earth to eat all our junk food. It kind of reminded me of Whales on Stilts by M.T. Anderson.
Aug 01, 2011
Karlie
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Let me put this simply. This is the best kid's book evar! I read it over and over and over as a child. It probably influenced me more than I can imagine. It's a must read for everyone. And truthfully, I still read it.
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May 12, 2009
Kressel
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Though this is a science fiction fantasy about an invasion of alien fat men in search of junk food, the funniest part is in the realistic section - the classroom scene. That deserves a 5; it's delicious. The rest is just cute.
Feb 07, 2009
B.
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Haven't read this since I was 10 yrs old... but I remember it well enough to say that I loved it and read it MANY times when I was 10.
Jun 10, 2009
John
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This is one of the funniest books ever, and all children should read it.
Mar 15, 2010
Travis
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Earth is invaded and they want all our junk food!
Very funny take on 50's science fiction movies, when the fearsome fat men come to Earth.
Very funny take on 50's science fiction movies, when the fearsome fat men come to Earth.
Dec 16, 2009
Alice
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If you get a hardback version of this book, one of the funniest parts of the book is the author's photograph. Hide your frozen burritos!
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