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Gr 5–7—Alex Rex's novel (Hyperion, 2007) about the months that follow an alien invasion of Earth is both humorous and politically relevant, with themes of broken treaties, false promises, and the rights of "discoverers" to replace the current "backward" culture with their own, even changing the names of holidays. Bahni Turpin brings just the right amount of humor and indignation in her reading, especially in the voice of 11-year-old Gratuity "Tip" Tucci, who tells the tale with insight, sar...Log In or Sign Up to Read More