Alien Invasion and Other Inconveniences

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From BooklistFilled with thought-provoking topics, including slavery, colonization, technology, religion, and ecology, this short sci-fi read is as rewarding as it is entertaining. Using their advanced mental powers, the alien Sanginians take control of Earth in seconds, and human teen Jesse’s wry opening comment—“It takes less time for them to conquer the world than it takes me to brush my teeth”—sets the tone and firmly hooks the reader. Most of humanity goes quietly to sleep and never wakes, but a few people with latent telepathic gifts become slaves who are forced to remake Earth to Sanginian standards. Yansky doesn’t spend much time on invasion logistics. Instead, he moves right to the aftermath of the Sanginians’ colonization, as seen through the eyes of Jesse, a careful observer who finds himself growing into a leader. Jesse is an appealing narrator, and while the story’s events and themes are often grim, they are leavened with plenty of action, humor, and even a little romance. Great for time-crunched teens. Grades 9-12. --Lynn RutanReview"Fast-paced, sly, and surprisingly humane, Alien Invasion & Other Inconveniences is the most fun I've had reading a Young Adult novel this year."  --(Gabrielle Zevin, author of Elsewhere)"Alien Invasion & Other Inconveniences by Brian Yansky combines humor, philosophical depth and a sparkling imagination to create a work that is thoroughly enjoyable." --(Francisco X. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World)"A clever premise, a fast pace, and characters I'd like to hang out with if they'd let me. Eminently readable and thought provoking, too. A+" --(Ron Koertge, author of Stoner and Spaz)"Wry, fierce, richly imagined--the total conquest of humanity has never been so entertaining." --(Cynthia Leitch Smith, author of Eternal)"Alien Invasion & Other Inconveniences is a fast, fun, funicular of a joyride. Aliens, telepathy, rebels, romance, and humor--what's not to like? Climb aboard and hang on tight!" --(Pete Hautman, author of Godless)