Title: The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Author: Douglas Adams
ISBN: 978-0345453747
Publisher: Pan books
Copyright: 1979
Plot Summary: This book starts as Arthur Dent is saved from the destruction of Earth by his friend Ford Perfect. They hitch a ride on the aliens destroying the Earth's ship, which is against alien policy, so they hitch a ride upon another space ship. They discover the purpose that Earth served, what's in the universe out there but not exactly what 42 is the answer to.
Critical
Evaluation: Adams does something in this book that is hard to do and amazing to read, combines science fiction and humor. This is an amazing read and hilariously written.
Reader's Annotation: Earth's about to be destroyed by aliens, what's your escape route?
Genre: Science Fiction, Humor
Author Information: Douglas Adams is most widely known for writing The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and the four books that follow it. For more information go to Douglasadams.com.
Book talks: Aliens, earth, destroyed, universe, life outside universe
Reading
Level/Interest Age: Middle School/High School/ Adults. 13-100+
Challenge: I don't see any challenging issues with this book.
Why was this
book chosen?: This is a hilarious, fun, scientific novel.
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