Earth-dwelling fourth-grader Willy Maykit couldn’t be more excited about his school field trip to Planet Ed. Willy’s class will blast off for the afternoon, learn about outer space, and be home in time for dinner. But when he wanders off on his own, Willy ends up being left behind on Ed! Can Willy, along with his classmate Cindy and an alien boy named Norp, outsmart the big hungry monsters on Ed until someone rescues them? With a little help from an android who likes knock-knock jokes and a seagull with terrific aim, they just might!

With monsters on their trail and home a galaxy away, can this hilarious crew of misfits survive?

• Stranded in Space: A school field trip to Planet Ed goes wrong, leaving Willy and his crush Cindy behind with hungry monsters closing in.
• Alien Encounter: Luckily, they're not alone. Norp, a friendly alien boy who was also left behind, knows a thing or two about surviving on Ed.
• Robot Sidekick: Meet Max, the android pilot whose ship may have crashed, but whose supply of knock-knock jokes is endless.
• Laugh-Out-Loud Humor: Perfect for reluctant readers, this story is filled with hilarious escapes, goofy monsters, and a seagull with surprisingly good aim.