Age: 7th-12th grade
Read-alikes: The Martian Chronicles (Bradbury), David Sedaris

Goodreads synopsis: "Seconds before the Earth is demolished to make way for a galactic freeway, Arthur Dent is plucked off the planet by his friend Ford Prefect, a researcher for the revised edition of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy who, for the last fifteen years, has been stranded on the planet Earth--which his lengthy research concluded is 'mostly harmless.'"

While this book is great for a wide populace, I believe science fiction readers will get the most fun out of this, observing the satire and twists that Adams puts on his space tale. What's wonderful about this book is the perfect blend between quirky humor and suspense, laughs and plot development. When a good story is built, humor appears effortlessly and only amplifies the great storyline.

This book is for people who enjoy somewhat rambling humor, commentary on the human condition, and a strong author personality within the writing.