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Synopsis
A young girl in a new school tries to help a deeply troubled boy and is forced to confront the pain and abuse that hurt him and caused him to withdraw. A first novel.
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Review
Utterly compelling...totally satisfying. A fast-moving, unusual contemporary romance that should have great appeal. --School Library Journal
The thick wall an abused teenager builds between himself and the world is penetrated at last by an extraordinary pair of friends... A strong book with healing at the end, memorable for its spirited friendships and unpreachy soul-searching. --Kirkus Reviews
An inside look at a 'good' family gone bad. --The ALAN review
About the Author
Kristen D. Randle lives with her husband, four children, and two dogs in a little wood on the banks of a Utah river. She and her husband manage their own recording studio. The award-winning The Only Alien on the Planet is one of several novels she has written.
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Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Good. Winner of multiple awards, praised by librarians and teachers as one of the best books ever written for teens--NOW BACK IN PRINT New town, new school, new friends. It was difficult for Ginny at first, but her senior year is finally starting to feel kind of normal. That is, until she sees him--the beautiful mystery in her English class. He has never spoken a word to anyone. He moves through each day at school without making eye contact. His name is Smitty Tibbs, but everyone calls him the Alien. Ginny is convinced there's more to the Alien than his muted exterior. But as she attempts to break into his safe and emotionless world, she realizes her efforts might be causing more harm than good. Has she gone too far, or not far enough? Utterly compelling totally satisfying. A fast-moving, unusual contemporary romance that should have great appeal. School Library Journal The thick wall an abused teenager builds between himself and the world is penetrated at last by an extraordinary pair of friends A strong book with healing at the end, memorable for its spirited friendships and unpreachy soul-searching. Kirkus Reviews Ginny's deft and engaging narration reveals a delightful and totally believable teen. T]he overall impact of this psychological novel is so powerful. Booklist. Seller Inventory # 00110119106
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The Only Alien on the Planet
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Winner of multiple awards, praised by librarians and teachers as one of the best books ever written for teens--NOW BACK IN PRINT New town, new school, new friends. It was difficult for Ginny at first, but her senior year is finally starting to feel kind of normal. That is, until she sees him--the beautiful mystery in her English class. He has never spoken a word to anyone. He moves through each day at school without making eye contact. His name is Smitty Tibbs, but everyone calls him the Alien. Ginny is convinced there's more to the Alien than his muted exterior. But as she attempts to break into his safe and emotionless world, she realizes her efforts might be causing more harm than good. Has she gone too far, or not far enough? Utterly compelling totally satisfying. A fast-moving, unusual contemporary romance that should have great appeal. School Library Journal The thick wall an abused teenager builds between himself and the world is penetrated at last by an extraordinary pair of friends A strong book with healing at the end, memorable for its spirited friendships and unpreachy soul-searching. Kirkus Reviews Ginny's deft and engaging narration reveals a delightful and totally believable teen. T]he overall impact of this psychological novel is so powerful. Booklist. Seller Inventory # 00103760394
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Condition: good. Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials. Seller Inventory # BVV.0590463098.G
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Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 3351490-6
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Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # GRP74816461