"Gerfnit the Frobzbian visits Earth on a friendly survey mission. Through a selfish act, hostile aliens are attracted to Earth as a target for invasion. Gerfnit stays to defend Earth and redeem itself. Gerfnit is joined in the effort by Torvoc, a devoted fan who becomes Gerfnit's partner. Gerfnit's reputation grows beyond the truth of the matter. Other aliens show up at Earth, each causing unique problems for the planet and Gerfnit.
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Michael Pickard, Resident Michael Pickard Scholar
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Plot
Tone of book
- very upbeat
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story
Yes
Plotlets:
- exploring a wondrous planet or phenomena
- generally friendly contact with alien(s)
- stranded on alien planet, fighting aliens to survive
If an invasion, from Earth/human POV:
- fighting overt invasion (attacking aliens)
War or Invasion
Yes
Is this an adult or child's book?
- Adult or Young Adult Book
Main Character
Identity:
- An "It".
Profession/status:
- scientist
Age:
- a teen
How sensitive is this character?
- middling sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Smarter than most other characters
Physique
- average physique
Main Adversary
Identity:
- Male Alien
Age:
- 20's-30's
Profession/status:
- infantry soldier
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in:
- a moderate amount
How sensitive is this character?
- mean, arrogant
Sense of humor
- Mostly serious with occasional humor
Intelligence
- Average intelligence
Physique
- bulging muscles
Setting
Terrain
- Desert
Earth setting:
- 20th century
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body:
- inhabited by friendly aliens
- very controlled society
Takes place on Earth?
Yes
Planet outside solar system?
Yes
Style
Person?
- mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death?
- no torture/death
scientific jargon? (SF only)
- a significant amount of technical jargon
Sex in book?
Yes
What kind of sex:
- vague references only
- descript of kissing
Is this an e-book?
Yes
How much dialogue?
- roughly even amounts of descript and dialog
