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In *The Visitor*, Katherine Applegate tells the story of Rachel, who is shocked by news that Earth itself is under a covert attack by parasitic aliens. As the planet’s sole line of defense, Rachel must rally her friends to uncover the mystery and protect humanity.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Katherine Applegate
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