Kids into Books:The Week Of The Jellyhoppers

Author: Pauline Cartwright

Illustrator: Martin Bailey

Publisher: Shortland Publications, $8.75

Age: 11-12 years


"John Rogers is a pleasant young man. he'd have no reason to make up a story. And I've read before of UFOs that have never been explained. They've got the evidence this time, too. I mean, look at that photo! Look at those potatoes!"

"Probably blight," said Mr Miro wryly.

"Mr Richards is an honest man." Mrs Hopgood's offended air was now very obvious.

"I'm sure he is," Mr Miro reassured her. "I'm sure he is. Isobel, finish your egg. We'll go up to this farm and have a look. Have a chat with the locals. We'll come back and tell you all about it, Margery."

"I heard a noise last night before you got home, Dad. A sort of whining noise."