Teachers vs Aliens vs the Kids! is a delightful read that combines the everyday challenges of school life with the excitement of an alien adventure. Steve Williams has crafted a story that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, making it a must-read for young fans of science fiction and adventure.

I received an electronic ARC from Duckworth Books through NetGalley.
The title alone will attract mid to upper elementary level readers, and when combined with the cover, it will pull in various types of readers.
We meet Finley on a typical day as he heads for school. He describes himself as cowardly, but readers see how much bravery he possesses as the story unfolds. Williams keeps the tone light as typical types of classmates and school staff are introduced. The day is interrupted in a rather surprising manner when an alien spaceship lands in the schoolyard and aliens begin attacking teachers and students alike. The grossness of their methods and the ways Finley destroys them will entertain readers. I appreciate the short chapter format as it will pull in reluctant readers too. The ending is not in doubt as Finley and his team not defeat the aliens who arrive but figure out the alien that was among them at the school. The author gives a tease for the next book in the series and it looks like it will be a fun holiday read.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for letting me review this book. I liked the various facts throughout the book and that even if you don’t think you can do it; you probably can. I liked how Finley kept trying regardless of how it looked.

This is perfect! My daughter has recently started her reading journey, so I have added a few books to my ipad mini for her to read on kindle when on the go. The cover is so cute and I love the colors / illustrations! She was very excited to read this because of the cover!

This is another book that my 9-year-old and I read together. He loves graphic novels so that's what he thought this was going to be based on the cover. It isn't but it does have some great pictures. We are not quite ready to move to books with only words.

This book follows Finley, a boy who loves his mind diamonds, learning, and his best friend Lyra. Finley gets picked on a lot for being nerdy, but Lyra has his back. On the day the kids were going to the museum, they were attacked by aliens, and it is up to Finley to save the day. Finley does not want to save the day; he wants to hide for 80 years until someone comes and saves the school, but Finley keeps finding himself in precarious situations. As a kid with clear anxiety, he makes lists and draws to help him calm and compile his thoughts. He makes drawings of the aliens and the weakness he stumbles upon. This book is about how using your brain can be just as effective, or more so, than using muscles or attacking physically. Sometimes you just have to pay attention and learn about the world around you. My son didn't like how it ended because he wants that glory to be there forever. He thought the book was hilarious, loved all the booger references, and rooted for Finley the whole way. He also thought guinea pig raisins were a brilliant idea. As an American kid, there were some phrases he asked about, but not many that he didn't understand. He rates this book a 5 out of 5.

A great book for mid to upper elementary school kids! Right from the start you meet Finley as he heads to school. It's an ordinary day... until aliens attack! The author keeps the story light and fun, with relatable characters and a lot of humor. Finely's bravery is inspiring, and the story is full of adventure. Plus, the short chapters are great for young readers. Thanks to Duckworth Books and NetGalley for the chance to read this ARC for my unbiased review.

Fun adventure aimed at younger readers learning chapter books. Finley isn't a superhero. He's am average kid who makes smart decisions. The lessons and vocabulary are perfect for kids to learn. Not too adult, not too young. This is a clever use for those learning sight words and definitions versus simple sentence structure. Lots of age appropriate jokes and little moments of "me too" mutterings.

Totally a book I'd rec to a 7 or 8 year old.

Thanks to NetGalley, Steve Williams and Farrago for a copy in exchange for an honest review.