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Synopsis
A BOY WITNESSES THE FALL OF UFOs. NOW EVERYONE IS AFTER HIM.BOOK OF THE DECADE - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (2013-2023), UK."Super engaging like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.” - Krishthepodcaster"An exciting science fiction adventure that has aliens, action, and suspense, creating a fast-paced plot in an addictive read" - Readers' FavoriteTwelve-year-old Ben Archer’s life is turned upside-down when UFOs crash near his grandfather’s house. And when a dying extraterrestrial entrusts him with a superpower, he is catapulted into hair-raising adventures across land, ocean, and space.Now everyone is after him. The government considers him a cumbersome witness to The Cosmic Fall, a deadly shapeshifter wants his ability, and Ben finds himself in a race against time to unravel the secrets of his new-found power before they catch him.With no choice but to flee, Ben joins forces with the sole survivor of the crash – an alien man called Mesmo. And while the destinies of boy and alien become inextricably linked, one question hovers above their unlikely friendship: Why did the aliens come to Earth in the first place?Who doesn't love a good aliens-crash-to-Earth tale? Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall - a Starman or E.T. aimed at today's teen readers - is the first book in the global, award-winning phenomenon The Alien Skill Series. This gripping science fiction story has captivated middle-graders and young adults worldwide with its lovable protagonists, page-turning adventure, and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet. Read Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall now and find out why readers are hooked. Ideal for readers aged 10+.
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Is Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall: appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A thrilling middle-grade sci-fi adventure with mild action violence (chase sequences, alien threats) and the death of an alien character, but no graphic content. Positive themes of friendship, environmentalism, and courage.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death and violence.
Who'll love this
Kids will love the fast-paced alien adventure with UFO crashes, a boy gaining superpowers, and his friendship with an alien survivor as they race to escape government agents and a shapeshifter.