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Carrie Hatchett, Space Adventurer #3
Transgalactic Antics
Watch out! Carrie Hatchett has a plan.
Carrie’s impulsive, reckless nature gets her in trouble again, and if she wants to keep her job as a Transgalactic Intercultural Community Crisis Liaison Officer, she has to pass remedial training.
Little does she know that her survival and the future of the galactic empire are also at stake.
With the help of her level-headed bestie, Dave, and her fellow alien trainees—an intelligent slug, a mysterious box, a large green blob, and a cylinder of hair—she might just succeed. But so much stands in her way. A brain scan confirms that she isn’t cut out for the job, and a blast from the past rears her beautiful head, sending Carrie into a crisis of self-doubt.
When the evil mechanical aliens, the placktoids, return, Carrie must put together a plan that actually works. A plan to rid the galaxy of the placktoid menace, and save her life.
Transgalactic Antics is book three in the light-hearted, fast-paced Carrie Hatchett, Space Adventurer series.
Carrie’s impulsive, reckless nature gets her in trouble again, and if she wants to keep her job as a Transgalactic Intercultural Community Crisis Liaison Officer, she has to pass remedial training.
Little does she know that her survival and the future of the galactic empire are also at stake.
With the help of her level-headed bestie, Dave, and her fellow alien trainees—an intelligent slug, a mysterious box, a large green blob, and a cylinder of hair—she might just succeed. But so much stands in her way. A brain scan confirms that she isn’t cut out for the job, and a blast from the past rears her beautiful head, sending Carrie into a crisis of self-doubt.
When the evil mechanical aliens, the placktoids, return, Carrie must put together a plan that actually works. A plan to rid the galaxy of the placktoid menace, and save her life.
Transgalactic Antics is book three in the light-hearted, fast-paced Carrie Hatchett, Space Adventurer series.
171 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2016
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About the author
J.J. Green
105 books391 followersJ.J. Green is a British-Australian science fiction author with a lifelong love of distant landscapes, intriguing cultures and fascinating places. She was born within the sound of the bells of Mary-le-Bow church in Cheapside, London, making her a bona fide Cockney, and she lived in Australia, Laos and Taiwan before returning to the UK to settle down in Cambridge.
Green’s novels weave science-based speculation with richly personal stories. Her works explore themes of environmental degradation, political conflict, mythical resonance, human resilience, and the ethics of technology and expansion. Her characters—often strong women—navigate future worlds grounded in both scientific plausibility and mythic imagination.
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Green’s novels weave science-based speculation with richly personal stories. Her works explore themes of environmental degradation, political conflict, mythical resonance, human resilience, and the ethics of technology and expansion. Her characters—often strong women—navigate future worlds grounded in both scientific plausibility and mythic imagination.
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December 3, 2018
Once again, I saved this for a special occasion; namely, my stepbro and his NFL antics (pun intended). Giggling my way through Carrie's adventures is becoming a bit of a ritual for me on my days off. This was no exception - even towards the end where the Placktoids want Carrie in exchange for alien hostages. Bottom line is that I enjoyed it immensely. She makes new friends, experiences Gavin's offspring and extricates herself from trouble in some of the most imaginative ways possible. The reintroduction of characters & species from earlier installments didn't hurt either. The possibilities of what direction we head off in next are - well - amazing.
One more thing: my thanks to Jenny Green for the disclaimer on the frontpiece explaining that the book uses British spellings. I've missed them and the accompanying phrases so much!
One more thing: my thanks to Jenny Green for the disclaimer on the frontpiece explaining that the book uses British spellings. I've missed them and the accompanying phrases so much!
May 24, 2016
"Humans are very nice. One day they will catch up."
Certainly not in the classic S.F. adventure mode, this book is funny in both imagery and adventures as'Transgalactic International Community Crisis Liaison Officer 'Carrie Hatchett' is sent on a retraining week following her insubordination during an incident involving the slug-like Squashpumps and the villainous mechanical alien species, the Placktoids (most of whom resemble paperclips). With her is her friend, Dave, together with an assortment of other trainee aliens resembling big bugs, a flashing light, a blue blob and a box full of arguing yellow - custard! Will Carrie be able to pass the tests and save her job? Read it to find out, and laugh.
Certainly not in the classic S.F. adventure mode, this book is funny in both imagery and adventures as'Transgalactic International Community Crisis Liaison Officer 'Carrie Hatchett' is sent on a retraining week following her insubordination during an incident involving the slug-like Squashpumps and the villainous mechanical alien species, the Placktoids (most of whom resemble paperclips). With her is her friend, Dave, together with an assortment of other trainee aliens resembling big bugs, a flashing light, a blue blob and a box full of arguing yellow - custard! Will Carrie be able to pass the tests and save her job? Read it to find out, and laugh.
May 18, 2016
Transgalactic Antics is the third book in the Carrie Hatchett Space Adventurer series. Book #2 ended in a cliffhanger and book #3 picks up where it left off. I would highly suggest you read both earlier books in the series before reading this book.
Carrie finds out that the Dandrobians (book #2) and the Placktoids (book #1) are working together to invade other planets. Carrie is joined by old friends and frenemies in additional training as they try to solve the crisis and stop the Placktoids.
This book does not end in a cliffhanger but is open ended and the crisis has not yet been resolved so I expect additional books to be added to the series.
Carrie finds out that the Dandrobians (book #2) and the Placktoids (book #1) are working together to invade other planets. Carrie is joined by old friends and frenemies in additional training as they try to solve the crisis and stop the Placktoids.
This book does not end in a cliffhanger but is open ended and the crisis has not yet been resolved so I expect additional books to be added to the series.
December 19, 2021
Can’t read anymore of this series. Although it’s good for a lunch, Carrie’s behaviour is too irritating. It would be nice to have her mature more and not be so rash and she very well may have done so in the next book; I just can’t be bothered to take the chance.
December 19, 2020
Carrie is sent for some more Transgalactic Intercultural Community Crisis Liaison Officer training - and Dave gets to officially attend (instead of accidentally going along for the ride).
They each have problems with parts of the training but things really get complicated when dealing with two groups of aliens from one planet - single entities or multi-entity group mind AND Carrie again has problems with the Placktoids.
It's light sci-fi with fun characters.
They each have problems with parts of the training but things really get complicated when dealing with two groups of aliens from one planet - single entities or multi-entity group mind AND Carrie again has problems with the Placktoids.
It's light sci-fi with fun characters.
October 18, 2018
More fun with Carrie!
Another fun adventure with Carrie and Dave. I love the relationships and the challenges. I recommend this for teenagers and even younger, as well. Great reading, great story, and great fun!
Another fun adventure with Carrie and Dave. I love the relationships and the challenges. I recommend this for teenagers and even younger, as well. Great reading, great story, and great fun!
February 4, 2020
Fun sci-fi adventure
Fun story. Had not read the previous books but easy to pick up.Reminds me of Dr Who, and kind of feels like Men in Black. Would recommend it, a short, fun sci-fi adventure.
Fun story. Had not read the previous books but easy to pick up.Reminds me of Dr Who, and kind of feels like Men in Black. Would recommend it, a short, fun sci-fi adventure.
June 1, 2022
I liked the way that events from previous books were developed further in this one, while keeping it as a standalone story (I wish more series writers would do that!). It's a fun, entertaining series.
January 29, 2024
I couldn't force myself to get past the second chapter.
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