Julian Rodriguez #2: Invasion of the Relatives

First Officer Julian Rodriguez is facing his greatest challenge yet the invasion of his home base by a group of genetically linked mini-brains known as "the relatives." As usual, our favorite Federation warrior is subjected to numerous injustices: a temporary relocation from his bedroom to a "subterranean containment facility" (aka the basement), consumption of multiple mystery foods, and forced participation in displays of athleticism involving a pointed orb known as a football. Can our hero survive? And in the process, will he again save the mini-brains from total annihilation?

Alexander Stadler is the author and illustrator of numerous books for children and adults, including the Beverly Billingsly series and WHAT WILLIE WORE. He has also worked in the fashion industry, designing prints for Todd Oldham and Comme des Garçons. Alexander Stadler lives with his partner and two dogs in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.