The Johnny Maxwell Slipcase by Terry Pratchett, 0552553824, Lowest Book Price Finder

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Not just for kids! ... Perhaps.

I'm not embarrassed to admit that I have happily read these books as an adult. I don't think many readers of Pratchett's novels would disagree that his writing style is adaptable and so imaginative that people of any age can enjoy it. That's definitely the case with this trilogy (it actually is one, too), despite the fact that they're clearly aimed at children. They do no harm as a quick and easy read for us "grown ups", but it certainly doesn't hurt if you're still in touch with your inner child.

Cooool....

I think that Terry Pratchett's books for children are often better than his discworld books. It is definitely the case with this trilogy. The hero, Johnny Maxwell is called upon in the three different books to solve three different problems -
In "Only you can save mankind" a "shoot alien spaceship" game turs out to be happening in real life. Johnny Maxwell must save the aliens and get them back to their own planet. Even "Wobbler", Johnny's overweight nerd friend, can't beat the game...
In "Johnny and the dead", Johnny finds he can talk to the dead and has to help them move before their cemetary is bulldozed.
In "Johnny and the Bomb", Johnny and his friends get transported back to the time of the war, where bombs are falling everywhere.

I liked these books because they are so unusual. There are not that many people who effectively mix science-fiction and comedy. I like it. Johnny's friend "Wobbler" is especially likeable - a computer geek (or is it "dweeb"?) who beats every game first time. The only negative thing I have to say is that they are all about a completely different subject, and somehow you expect a trilogy to be one big story. However, it is a light-hearted and fun read.

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