Far Out!

Set in 1964 Texas during the peak of the Space Race, this lively middle grade novel follows eleven-year-old Magnolia Jean Crook as she navigates a humorous and heartwarming mystery involving UFOs, community pride, and her beloved grandmother. When a meteorite goes missing just before a town event welcoming space aliens, MJ works to clear her grandmother’s name amid suspicion and surprising twists. Blending humor, hijinks, and a touch of the extraordinary, the story highlights the power of determination and belief in the impossible.