A whimsical, fantasy-filled story for all ages about how empathy opens the doorway from miscommunication to friendship. When the mystical groundskeeper's wacky invention to beautify the school's welcome sign malfunctions, mind-reading alien weeds invade the school grounds. Determined to fix the problem herself, Bija volunteers to return the alien weeds to their planet, but her classmate Fred insists on helping. Now, Bija and Fred must team up to save the school—if they can get past their differences. This interstellar adventure, full of mischief and humor, takes readers on a cosmic journey to explore the power of empathy, communication, and friendship.