Kell, the Alien: Aliens, Inc. Chapter Book Series: 1 - Hardcover

Pattison, Darcy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1629440205 ISBN 13: 9781629440200

Publisher: Mims House, 2014

Synopsis

"This fun chapter book series is out of this world." School Library Journal 2/1/15

Fun and Humor: Can an alien family find a way to make a living on Earth?
Shipwrecked on earth and desperate to make money, an alien family decides to make a living by opening Aliens, Inc., an intergalactic event-planning business master-minded by 9-year old alien boy, Kell Smith.

Kell discovers that his neighbor, Bree Hendricks, turns 9-years-old next month and she wants a party with an alien theme. That should be simple as flying from star to star. But things aren't that easy: Earthling's ideas about aliens are totally wrong. Even worse, Principal Lynx is a UFO-Chaser and suspects aliens around every corner.
Will the Aliens totally blow the Aliens Party? Will Principal Lynx capture Kell and his family and them over to the government?

Will an alien boy find school friends?
Kell must find a way to fit into the school life and make friends. In art class, music class and home room, he must learn the ways of Earthlings. His next door neighbor, Bree, makes it easier and helps the family find a way to make a living.

A new spin on books for readers in grades two, three, four, and five

• Easy Chapter Book series
• Chapter Book Series for boys
• Chapter Book Series for Girls
• Chapter Book Series for ages 7-10

Humor for Kids - "A Funny Book"
The alien family, the Smiths, understand little of Earth's culture, which results in funny situations. For one thing, Bixsters are hatched, not born. When Kell finds out that humans cook with eggs, he is horrified. And there are those bugs that bite or sting. Kell can't get away from them.

Discover what other readers already know :
"Amusing, accessible, engaging" - Publisher's Weekly
"The black-and-white line art further enlivens an engaging, accessible story. Kell's struggles to fit in will resonate with readers." School Library Journal 2/1/15

Read more of the ALIENS INC. CHAPTER BOOK SERIES

"This fun chapter book series is out of this world." School Library Journal 2/1/15

• BOOK 1: Kell, the Alien
• BOOK 2: Kell and the Horse Apple Parade
• BOOK 3: Kell and the Giants
• BOOK 4: Kell and the Detectives

Art Teachers: Every volume stars with a scene in the art classroom, creating something fun.
Family story: When the Smith family is shipwrecked on Earth, they must learn to depend on each other.

About this title

Review

REVIEWS OF SERIES: Publisher's Weekly called this book "amusing" and "engaging and accessible." School Library Journal Review 2/1/15: "This fun chapter book series is out of this world."

About the Author

Growing up, author Darcy Pattison (www.darcypattison.com) wanted to be an astronaut. Instead, she writes about space in this easy chapter book series. Published in eight languages, her middle grade novels include, SAUCY AND BUBBA: A Hansel and Gretel Tale , THE GIRL, THE GYPSY AND THE GARGOYLE, and VAGABONDS. Recent nature books for children include: ABAYOMI, THE BRAZILIAN PUMA: The True Story of an Orphaned Cub (Mims House), WISDOM, THE MIDWAY ALBATROSS (Mims House), a Starred Review in Publisher’s Weekly; DESERT BATHS (Sylvan Dell), an NSTA Outstanding Science Trade Book 2013; and, PRAIRIE STORMS (Sylvan Dell). Other ebooks for writers include Start Your Novel, How to Write a Children’s Picture Book, and The Book Trailer Manual. Darcy Pattison is the 2007 recipient of Arkansas Governor’s Arts Awards for her work in Children’s Literature.

Edition details

• Publisher: Mims House
• Publication date: 2014
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1629440205
• ISBN 13: 9781629440200
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Davis Rich
• Number of pages: 118