This is the funniest book I've read in a long time. Eighth-grader Toby Harbinger needs money desperately. He has sold his parents authentic Star Wars blaster on Ebay, and now the buyer wants his money back. Toby's plan is to win the $5,000 prize at the Hubble Middle School annual science fair. Little does he know, however, that Grdankl the Strong has sent an agent to Maryland to bring down the United States of America. Throw in the wacky parents who have a basement full of Star Wars gadgetry and the snotty kids of Manor Estates whose parents are all buying their science fair projects, and you have a whirlwind of a story. If you need a classroom read-aloud, this is it. This is all you could want for a humorous book for children. We want more!