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Justine Fontes’ novelization of the 1996 film "Mars Attacks!" turns the outrageous alien invasion into a light‑hearted, fast‑paced tale for a juvenile audience. Readers follow the chaotic efforts of humans to stop the Martians, with a sense of humor and action that captures the spirit of the original motion picture.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Justine Fontes
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