Books like Aliens for dinner by Stephanie Spinner
Aric, an extraterrestrial visitor, comes back to Earth with a mission: to help a skeptical teen, Richard Bickerstaff, thwart an invasion of the Dwilbs. These aliens are drawn to pollution and plan to use Earth’s resources to create a toxic amusement park. Together, Aric and Richard must outwit the Dwilbs and protect the planet from environmental disaster. Their adventure blends science‑fiction excitement with a clear ecological warning.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Stephanie Spinner
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