Themes: science fiction, spaceships, aliens, science, helping others. Trey can't play soccer unless he comes up with a project for the science fair. When he and his dog Max go for a walk in the woods to think, they meet some unlikely new friends with a big problem of their own—their spaceship is broken, and they aren't sure how to fix it. Finding a solution isn't easy, but it might give Trey the project idea that he needs. This series of short 60- to 70-page novels was designed to engage a broad spectrum of striving readers. No longer will upper-elementary students have to read material junior to their maturity and interests. Characters are age appropriate and come from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Science fiction, sports, paranormal, realistic life, historical fiction, and fantasy are just a few of the many genres. Books are no higher than a 1.5 reading level, with illustrations on every spread that support visual literacy and draw kids into the text. Red Rhino Books® maintain consistency in design and readability throughout each novel, making reading enjoyable and achievable.