Jacob Smith is an average thirteen-year-old boy.He's of average height, average intelligence, average looks. He even has a normal family, like an over-achieving brother, a rebellious sister, a kooky grandfather, and one or two family secrets.Maybe he was living too normal of a life.When his mother announces she's expecting another baby, Jake starts noticing that he's being followed by strange beings. They want Jake because he is the most normal, average person on Earth. And they need him so they can take over the planet.Can a boy like Jake save the world?