Only You Can Save Mankind

Terry Pratchett

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HarperCollins Publishers
25 July 2006

Series: Johnny Maxwell Trilogy

From the pen of Sir Terry Pratchett, beloved and bestselling author of the Discworld fantasy series, comes a reality-bending tale of virtual heroism that will leaves readers breathless from laughter, and suspense.

The alien spaceship is in his sights. His finger is on the Fire button. Johnny Maxwell is about to set the new high score on the computer game Only You Can Save Mankind.

Suddenly:

We wish to talk.

Huh?

We surrender.

The aliens aren't supposed to surrender -- they're supposed to die! Now what is Johnny going to do with a fleet of alien prisoners who know their rights under the international rules of war and are demanding safe-conduct? It's hard enough trying to save Mankind from the Galactic Hordes. It's even harder trying to save the Galactic Hordes from Mankind.

But it's just a game, isn't it? Isn't it...?

Read more of Johnny Maxwell's adventures in Johnny and the Dead and Johnny and the Bomb!

By: Terry Pratchett
Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 193mm, Width: 155mm, Spine: 13mm
Weight: 150g
ISBN: 9780060541873
ISBN 10: 0060541873
Series: Johnny Maxwell Trilogy
Pages: 207
Publication Date: 25 July 2006
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for Only You Can Save Mankind

A suspenseful and sardonically funny tale by a master of fantasy (starred review)--KLIATT Funny and thrilling. --Daily Mail (London) The compelling premise and Pratchett's humorous touches may well attract fans to this trilogy. --Publishers Weekly An impressively original book with its thrills and spills, its inventiveness, its wit, and continuous readability. A rare treat. --Daily Telegraph (London) A witty and intriguingly thought-provoking adventure. --The Guardian's Children's Fiction Prize short-list report A wild ride, full of Pratchett's trademark humor. --Booklist (starred review)