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Children's Fiction Multigenerational

An Alien In My House

by (author) Shenaaz G. Nanji

illustrated by Chum McLeod

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
  • 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.

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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.

Chum McLeod's profile page

Awards

  • Short-listed, Writers Guild of Alberta Ross Annet Award for Children's Literature
  • Short-listed, Canadian Children's Book Centre Our Choice Book
  • Short-listed, Ontario Library Association - Blue Spruce Award

Editorial Reviews

Humourous and lively while conveying a message of acceptance and respect.

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