Sneaks by Catherine Egan
Published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers on January 18, 2022
ISBN: 0593306406
Pages: 336
Genres: Adventure, Fantasy
Format: Chapter Book Fiction
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What starts as a family and relationship story soon goes way beyond when aliens are introduced as Sneaks.   A friendship developed between three somewhat reserved student when a classroom assignment tosses them together.  Egan focuses on the strong points and weakness of each character as she challenges their relationships and loyalties while they try to save the earth.   Someone that hovers above the ground, a man who is summoned from a tree and watches that run in the hall are only some of the minor events that take place during this riveting middle grade reader.

Readers should be prepared for unexplained action and be open to the power of forgiveness.     Librarians in grades 3-6 and 6-9 schools should look at this fun filled joy ride.  Public youth services librarians will enjoy putting this book into the hands of many mystery and fantasy middle grade readers.

Submitted by Jan Hamilton, retired youth services librarian in Scarborough, ME