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Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories — Content Guide for Parents

By Chris ColferHachette Children's Group2026-03-12ISBN 9781510202689352 pages
Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

Guardians of the Galaxy meets The Land of Stories in this action-packed sequel to Roswell Johnson Saves the World! An epic adventure filled with humour and heart, this time, to save the galaxy!

When eleven-year-old Roswell Johnson was accidentally abducted in a spaceship, he not only learned that aliens are real, he teamed up with a quirky gang of extra-terrestrials to defeat an evil army of Reptoids and save the world!

Now, people, spaceships, and whole stars are disappearing without a trace and it's down to Roswell and his eccentric alien team to solve the mystery on another action-packed adventure. But when Roswell discovers new technology that puts the entire solar system in grave danger, he realises problem is closer than he ever thought possible . . .

Can Roswell and his other-worldly friends save not just the world, but the entire galaxy?

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    No explicit violence is mentioned in the book. The narrative focuses on adventure and teamwork rather than physical conflict. No scary content is indicated in the book. The adventure is described as humorous and heartwarming, suitable for middle-grade readers.

  • Does Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories have violence?

    No explicit violence is mentioned in the book. The narrative focuses on adventure and teamwork rather than physical conflict.

  • Does Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories have scary content?

    No scary content is indicated in the book. The adventure is described as humorous and heartwarming, suitable for middle-grade readers.

  • Does Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories have religious themes?

    The book contains a scene where characters shout 'Hallelujah!' in a context that is described as generating static electricity. This indicates a light-hearted reference to religious expression, but it is not a central theme.

  • Does Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories have racial/cultural content?

    The protagonist is described as a brainy Black tween from Oklahoma, which indicates representation of a character of a specific race. However, race is not a central theme of the narrative.

  • Does Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories have profanity?

    No profanity is mentioned in the book. The narrative is aimed at middle-grade readers and is expected to be appropriate for that audience.

  • Does Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories have climate change?

    No climate themes are mentioned in the book. The narrative focuses on adventure and saving the galaxy without addressing environmental issues.

  • Does Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is indicated in the book. The search results mention that the author has dialed back sexuality in this work compared to previous ones, but no specific instances are noted.

  • Does Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a diverse cast but does not promote traditional or modern gender roles explicitly.

  • Does Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy! Book 2: an Action-Packed Adventure from the Bestselling Author of the Land of Stories have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes are explicitly mentioned in the book 'Roswell Johnson Saves the Galaxy!'. The search results reference other works by Chris Colfer that include LGBTQ+ characters, but these are not relevant to this specific book.