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When bugs from outer space land during the annual Bug Ball, the earth bugs are initially frightened but eventually invite them to stay for the dancing and the crowning of the King and Queen Bug.

"First the rain brought seeds. Seeds that grew into alien plants that burrowed and strangled and fed.

"When Earth is threatened by an invading race of bugs called the Plague, 11-year-old Finn, his arch-nemesis, Lincoln, his crush, Julep, and one pink unicorn lunchbox become Earth's last best hope against destruction"--Provided by publisher.

"The alien invasion of Earth is imminent. But maybe not all the aliens are united.

Eleven-year-old Ruby, a Black girl who loves studying insects, accidentally captures an alien bug, but when the creature escapes and starts wreaking havoc around the neighborhood, it is up to Ruby and her rag-tag group of friends to find this new invasive species before the feds do.

As Malcolm and the team prepare to return to Earth from Mars, they make notes about how to improve the livable conditions of Mars for both future explorers and long-term sustainable life.

"Nid's pod is bent! Can the bugs fix it before lunch?"--Back cover.