Themes: cooperation, learning to get along, problem-solving, science fiction, adventure. Mr. Flinn does his best to keep his students in line, but they still never seem to get along. One day, after a particularly embarrassing field trip to another planet, their space bus breaks down and Mr. Flinn is knocked unconscious. The day could not get any worse. Then a secret about one of the students is discovered, and the kids realize they're in much greater danger than they first thought. Without their teacher to keep the peace, they must figure out how to work together in order to survive. 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(R) maintain consistency in design and readability throughout each novel, making reading enjoyable and achievable.