An Alien in My House

by Shenaaz Nanji

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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1896764770
• ISBN13: 9781896764771
• Release Date: October 2003
• Publisher: Second Story Press
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 8.7"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Endearing and Funny

"An Alien in My House" is an endearing and funny tale of a grandson and grandfather adjusting to living together. The boy thinks his grandfather is an alien because of his medical machinary and aging body. The grandfather thinks his grandson is a monster because of his high energy and love of computer games. This universal story of the generations living together touches those of all cultures. It is told with humour and the lyrical prose of Shenaaz Nanji. The illustrations by Chum McLeod are colourful and accessible to people of all backgrounds. "An Alien in my House" is an enjoyable read for parents and kids under ten. The ending is touching and reinforces the value of accepting peoples' differences.

Wonderful!

When I first saw this in the bookstore my kids couldn't put it down because of all the colorful pictures! And lo and behold the content is just as superb. My son could relate to Ben because of his relationship with his grandfather. A must for any parent interested in creating strong familial links between their children and their parents.