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By now it seems obvious that Applegate is not writing her own books anymore, or is only pitching the ideas and giving them to other authors to work on. If it's for more time on the Everworld series, then she better stop and go back to what brought her the fame.

The Helmacrons are the best alien species if you want funny. They are the equivilant to Marco's comic relief, and since this is mostly a Rachel book it should make it even better. But problems arise here. Through the middle of the book the readers are presented with facts that are too much science-class info for anyone's taste. If they want to know about the human body's interior, go to school or ask your parents. Animorphs is more sci-fi, not sci-FACT! The huge amounts of description causes it to slow down, and then with the side-story with Marco attempting to pick it up fails at doing so the reader becomes BORED OUT OF THEIR HEAD!

Still, it was very funny. The Magic School Bus tie-in and the one with the film "Fantastic Voyage" provide some jokes, and you can always count on Rachel and Marco to provide humor. But there is a fine line between humor and boring textbook facts, and some kids might not be in the mood to learn about the human body's bloodstream (maybe during the school year so they can use the info for their own benefit, like school projects or tests, but not during the summer when this book was released)!

The little egomaniacs are back to irritate and amuse the Animorphs. They dive into Cassie's barn in their little Barbie size space ship to take over the universe.

In the midst of trying to capture the little fiends, they dive into Marco's nose to take him hostage. So the friends have to take them on in their friend. Very unique.

I liked the unique staging of this Animorphs book. I also liked the references to other literary icons, such as Magic School Bus. Very neat.

I also think this is the first Animorphs book (not a Mega book) which uses other characters' voices in different chapters. We got a bit of Marco's viewpoint along the way. Rachel even admitted she might possibly like & miss Marco if something were to happen.

Definitely a keeper Animorph book

The helmacrons totally ruin the Animorphs'lives in this one. You get a little bit of chapters with Marco's point of view. You see, The helmacrons travel up Marco's nose, so, uh, JUST READ IT! It's hilarious, 3 thumbs up.