by Ken Follett
First published 1976
When the Price twins and their cousin Tubs are whisked away by their eccentric Uncle Grigorian, they discover a shocking truth: he's an alien! Embroiled in the Worm War, the capital of the Galactic Empire, the kids must navigate warring factions and a baffling "worm puzzle" to broker peace. With the fate of civilizations hanging in the balance, the trio must use their wits to uncover the truth and stop the conflict before it's too late. At its core, this sci-fi adventure is a story about family, loyalty, and the power of young minds to change the course of the galaxy.
Genres: family, science-fiction, adventure, young-adult, aliens
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Galactic Empire
96 pages · Hardcover · Abelard-Schuman