Children's Fiction Multigenerational
An Alien In My House
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
- Initial publish date
- Oct 2003
- Category
- Multigenerational, General
- Recommended Age
- 5 to 8
- Recommended Grade
- p to 3
- Recommended Reading age
- 6 to 8
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781896764771
- Publish Date
- Oct 2003
- List Price
- $15.95
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Description
Ben is upset when he finds an alien living in his house. It looks strange, and doesn’t let Ben watch TV. But the "alien," who is Ben's grandfather, is equally unhappy. He's convinced Ben is an unkempt monster. A creative story on generational gaps.
About the authors
Shenaaz Nanji is an internationally published author of over a dozen books for children. She holds an MFA in Writing from Vermont College. Her novel, Child of Dandelions, was a finalist for the Governor General award in Children's Literature. Her chapter book, Alina in a Pinch, was a finalist for the Silver Birch Express award. Born in Kenya, she now lives in Calgary.
Shenaaz G. Nanji's profile page
Chum McLeod is the illustrator of Business In Bangkok, Belfry Bat the Scaredy Cat, and Aunt Fred is a Witch. She lives in Barrie, Ontario.
Awards
- Short-listed, Writers Guild of Alberta Ross Annet Award for Children's Literature
- Short-listed, Ontario Library Association - Blue Spruce Award
- Short-listed, Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Book
Editorial Reviews
Humourous and lively while conveying a message of acceptance and respect.
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