Scrub (real name: David) is sent from his home in Tampa, Florida, to live with his grandmother in Washington State for the summer – and he is not happy about it.His plans to play basketball all summer and become a starter in the Fall have gone up in smoke.He arrives at his grandma’s bed and breakfast – the Intergalactic Bed and Breakfast – to learn that she runs the place for aliens visiting from other solar systems.He quickly becomes a part of the staff, helping to disguise the aliens so that they will fit in when they tour around the town.This is not an easy task, but Scrub excels at it.The local sheriff is on to them, and is looking for any reason to shut the place down.Scrub becomes good friends, and is attracted to, the sheriff’s daughter.When the sheriff finally does lead a rally to shut down the bed and breakfast, it’s up to Scrub to figure out a way to keep it open, and not lose a friend in the process. Recommended by Jennifer Altena, Teacher-Librarian.