Outernet Series by Steve Barlow, Steve Skidmore

A wild ride through strange galaxies and unexpected adventures. But watch your step -- and don't step in anything gross or smelly along the way!The Outernet is a web of intergalactic computer networks linked through Servers on different planets.As the series opens, we discover that the evil Tyrant and his henchmen (the FOES) are trying to take over the Outernet and use its powers to control the galaxy... moreA wild ride through strange galaxies and unexpected adventures. But watch your step -- and don't step in anything gross or smelly along the way!The Outernet is a web of intergalactic computer networks linked through Servers on different planets.As the series opens, we discover that the evil Tyrant and his henchmen (the FOES) are trying to take over the Outernet and use its powers to control the galaxy.Our heroes, including several not-so-lucky Earth kids, accidentally connect to the Outernet via a lost Server. They must work with the Friends of the Outernet to keep freedom and liberty in the Galaxy. They are assisted (and often hindered) by a hilarious dog and cat team who are disguised agents of the Friends and the FOES. less

A wild ride through strange galaxies and unexpected adventures. But watch your step -- and don't step in anything gross or smelly along the way!The Outernet -- a web of intergalactic computer networks linked through Servers on different planets -- is under attack. Our heroes -- including several not-so-clever Earth kids and a meddling cat and dog team -- have in their possession the last Server under Friends' control... moreA wild ride through strange galaxies and unexpected adventures. But watch your step -- and don't step in anything gross or smelly along the way!The Outernet -- a web of intergalactic computer networks linked through Servers on different planets -- is under attack. Our heroes -- including several not-so-clever Earth kids and a meddling cat and dog team -- have in their possession the last Server under Friends' control. The fate of the galaxy is on their shoulders, and it's time to decide: start the quest to save the world, or sit back and eat cheeseburgers.It's a tough choice, but, luckily, our heroes make the right one. So now, Jack, Merle, and Loaf are on a journey to restore freedom to the galaxy. Look out below! less

We are not alone. We might wish that we were... But we're definitely not.As Jack, Merle, and Loaf have discovered, there is life on other planets -- and lots of it. In fact, they're planet-hopping as they try to keep the Server safe from the FOEs. And they keep meeting all sorts of ALFs (Alien Life Forces), including creepy spider things on Planet Arachnus. The kids' mission? To find the "genius" who created the Outernet... moreWe are not alone. We might wish that we were... But we're definitely not.As Jack, Merle, and Loaf have discovered, there is life on other planets -- and lots of it. In fact, they're planet-hopping as they try to keep the Server safe from the FOEs. And they keep meeting all sorts of ALFs (Alien Life Forces), including creepy spider things on Planet Arachnus. The kids' mission? To find the "genius" who created the Outernet. But with the bad guys hot on their cosmic trail, the mission gets sidetracked. And now they're journeying to different galaxies. Galaxies far, far a -- well... you get the drift. less

World Wide Web? Ha! This is the Outernet. Log on to the electronic highway that takes you out of this world... And into another galaxy.Jack, Merle, and Loaf have been planet-hopping across the galaxy ever since they discovered the Server. It looks like a laptop, but has power beyond any computer system on Earth. And of course, there are a slew of bad guys who want to steal it to capture its power. Jack and his friends are battling to keep the Server safe... moreWorld Wide Web? Ha! This is the Outernet. Log on to the electronic highway that takes you out of this world... And into another galaxy.Jack, Merle, and Loaf have been planet-hopping across the galaxy ever since they discovered the Server. It looks like a laptop, but has power beyond any computer system on Earth. And of course, there are a slew of bad guys who want to steal it to capture its power. Jack and his friends are battling to keep the Server safe. But this little machine holds another big surprise. Not only does the Server have the power to teleport people from place to place, it can actually transport our heroes through time. And time travel opens up a whole new galaxy of possibilities... less

A seemingly normal laptop computer goes on-line - in another galaxy! You've got mail, but it's no AOL… Welcome to the Outernet.The hunt is afoot. Yes, the Tyrant and his evil team of FOE's have stepped up their search for The Server. They've hired a team of hunters to track down Jack, Merle, Loaf, and, most importantly, their little techno-prize -- The Server. And this means trouble for Jack and his friends. While they're back home on Earth, the "Space Invaders" are closing in... moreA seemingly normal laptop computer goes on-line - in another galaxy! You've got mail, but it's no AOL… Welcome to the Outernet.The hunt is afoot. Yes, the Tyrant and his evil team of FOE's have stepped up their search for The Server. They've hired a team of hunters to track down Jack, Merle, Loaf, and, most importantly, their little techno-prize -- The Server. And this means trouble for Jack and his friends. While they're back home on Earth, the "Space Invaders" are closing in. Will they escape in time? It's going to take some creative thinking -- and the use of some ancient teleportation devices that happen to exist right here on Earth! A certain mysterious pile of rocks... known as Stonehenge... less

A hilarious and thrilling conclusion to the intergalactic adventure that has middle-grade readers everywhere checking their computers, not for E-mail, but for alien technology!Their entire journey has led up to this moment. The final showdown, the last stand, the moment of truth. Janus is sending Jack and his friends on one last mission - they must deliver the Server to the evil Tyrant and confront him... moreA hilarious and thrilling conclusion to the intergalactic adventure that has middle-grade readers everywhere checking their computers, not for E-mail, but for alien technology!Their entire journey has led up to this moment. The final showdown, the last stand, the moment of truth. Janus is sending Jack and his friends on one last mission - they must deliver the Server to the evil Tyrant and confront him. Everything will be revealed: the identity of the Weaver, the Tyrant's master plan, and even the FOE traitor who will bring the Tyrant's reign to an end... or so we hope. Jack, Merle, and Loaf's final OUTERNET adventure will shock you. The fate of Googie and Bitz will baffle you. And who ends up with the Server? You won't know until the very last pages.... less