"Ruby Finley vs. the Interstellar Invasion" is a children's adventure-mystery novel about eleven-year-old Ruby, a Black girl passionate about insects. When she discovers a strange bug in her yard, she captures it for study, only to realize it's not an ordinary insect. As mysterious events unfold in her neighborhood, Ruby and her friends must find the bug before the authorities do. This story celebrates Ruby as a science hero, blending humor and suspense for readers who enjoy tales like "Clean Getaway" and "The Last Last Day of Summer."
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Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)