Under Alien Stars

by Service

Jason resents his mother's friendliness toward the military commander of the alien forces that have subjugated Earth, until he finds himself and the commander's teenage daughter fighting on the same side against another, much deadlier alien race invading the solar system.Jason resents his mother's friendliness toward the military commander of the alien forces that have subjugated Earth, until he finds himself and the commander's teenage daughter fighting on the same side against another, much deadlier alien race invadingthe solar system

Genres: Science Fiction, Aliens, Young Adult, Middle Grade

214 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1990

Reviews

[Darci Meadville · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book for the first time when I was about 10 years old, and read it many, many times after that (until I graduated elementary school and left the school library behind). Every once in a while I'd find myself thinking of the book, but around my last years in university I lost the title of the book. The horrors!

Recently I decided to track it down again (remembering very little about it except that it was something like the Crest of the Stars anime... haha), and I must thinking "TV Tropes: Benevolent Alien Invasion" for finally helping me track it down.

It says something, I think, that almost 20 years later I can remember reading and enjoying this book. When we had to turn books into plays in the 6th grade, this was the book I chose (casting myself as Aryl, of course, in fantastic green leggings!). I'm very much looking forward to getting my hands on this little gem once more, and I'd recommend it to any child with a passion for scifi (or anyone period!).

[Elizabeth Gibbs · Rating 4 out of 5]

A group of aliens invades Earth. Later, an even worse group invades, forcing some of the humans and aliens into an unlikely alliance. This is a fast-paced and unique story. I imagine many middle school students would enjoy it.

[Cynthia · Rating 4 out of 5]

Excellent book about choices and changes and what it means to be independent and responsible all in the context of a high adventure sci fi story.

[Lorraine · Rating 3 out of 5]

Well, this does not live up to my childhood memories. I did not recall that the overarching message is imperialism is great actually and all hail our alien overlords.

[Winterstar · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is such a fun book. It is written from two different teenagers' perspectives, teenagers from two different planets. I read this when I was younger and still enjoy it for a fun read now-a-days. It's well written, I think and does a good job of showing the differences in the perspectives of the teenage 'alien,' since to each the other is an an alien. There's also some fun twists as the plot progresses.

In the beginning of the book Earth has already been conquered by 'aliens' and takes place in the 'well what happens now?' where the aliens are trying to deal with earthlings and earthlings are taking sides as to whether they want to play nice with their alien captors or fight to the death and how earthlings deal with other earthlings who are 'alien sympathizers'.

Overall, if you're looking for a light enjoyable sci-fi read, it's a fun book to take in.

[Alspitz · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven't read this book in years but back in middle school I did a book report on this book! We acted out the prologue! It was such a fun intro to a book! I remembered liking the story. Maybe I should re read it now.

[Rad · Rating 3 out of 5]

I should really get my hands on some more 80s/90s sci-fi. (PS: The other cover is crap.)