We’re so excited to tell you about Intergalactic Backpack by Jared Agard! Here’s the back cover blurb:
With the high-stakes challenges of The Last Kids on Earth, and the unexpected hero of Monster Locker, this fast-paced alien encounter story will have you holding your breath, laughing out loud, and cheering the team along.
Epson’s never liked tests.
Or stress. Or people, really.
Starting sixth grade just became a whole lot more complicated.
When an evil alien shows up in his backpack, Epson Dean must confront his fears and pass three deadly challenges to prove humankind deserves to exist. These diabolical tests force him and his team to face extreme heights, boy bands, pool parties, fast-food restaurant mascots, and lethal alien creatures from around the galaxy.
If Epson fails any of the dangerous and very weird tests, the whole planet will be wiped out.
But, no pressure, right?
Intergalactic Backpack by Jared Agard is an unexpectedly fun, high-stakes science fiction that will have you staying up late into the night for just one more chapter.
Meet the Author
If you’ve been a reader of Chicken Scratch Books stories for a while, you’ll recognize the author’s name. Jared Agard also published Dread Watch with us in 2021. That’s another wonderful, action-packed adventure with strange monsters and kids who use courage. Jared knows a lot about adventure. Want to meet him? Watch this video to learn more about him and Epson’s story.
PDF Activity Sheet
When Epson started 6th grade, he never dreamed he’d be selected to save the world – right now. He had some serious soul-searching to do in a moment’s time. But what bubbled up was courage. He just did it. Sometimes that’s exactly what our kids need to hear.
To go along with this book, we’ve created a fun activity sheet – PDF Intergalactic Backpack Challenge. It’s free for you to grab and print. It gives some bonus fun to add to your reading.
Book Study Courses
We also have a Book Study Course to help you dive deeper into the story and find the many gems hidden there. Our Explore Course will help your family learn about Courage using the book as the basis. Our Explore Course is ready for you to try!
Intergalactic Backpack by Jared Agard is a fast-paced, relatable science fiction story, and you’ll especially love Epson and his friends. They prove that humanity is worth saving.