Schoolboy Ben Dark is 13 years old.
He also learn.
Ben soon begins to understand that he is a Pilostar - beings with rare skills that are highly valued.
Ben is further surprised when his two friends spring into action to help him escape, albeit onto an orbiting Phloundar spaceship.
He keeps a low profile at school, with his friends Mike, a nerdy academic and Amanda, who is aloof and athletic.
Ben\'s life is turned upside down when a bunch of robots attack his school and try to grab him.
Schoolboy Ben Dark is 13 years old