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In this zany children’s science‑fiction mystery, Walter and Winston set out across bizarre, alien landscapes to rescue the brilliant inventor of the Alligatron. The Alligatron, a remarkable computer forged from a single avocado, serves as the planet’s final defense against a wave of aggressive space‑realtors. Through clever sleuthing, encounters with strange extraterrestrials, and a dash of improbable technology, the duo must thwart the occupants’ plans and protect humanity’s future.
First publish date: 1982
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Daniel Manus Pinkwater
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