The year is January 2286, Darius Chevalier, London, England, Planet Earth is so excited. He is writing his first penpal letter to Zmod a youngster living on the opposite side of the galaxy. Both boys are fascinated to learn about the lives of the other.

Zmod lives on planet Bartoch with his glod Darak and the year is Hexile 14783. The lives of the two are quite different. Darius likes to play sports, they do not do that on Bartoch... computers do everything for them. Zmod breaks his arm and it is healed almost immediately.

Breaks don't heal so quickly on earth. Each boy has a pet. Through their letter writing the pair discover the meaning of true friendship.

As the two boys continue their pen friendship they learn a great deal about the planet and lives of the other. Darius is fascinated to learn that live volcanoes, pet glods and moving rocks are commonplace on Bartoch.

Zmod on the other hand learns about Darius’ family, his dog Ranger and the continuing search for a mysterious monster who is said to live in Loch Ness. Their friendship may be threatened by a dangerous force that may put the two of them in danger.

My Alien Penfriend is a fun read sure to please the target audience of 8 - 13 year olds. Writer Faiz Kermani has written an easily read work filled with excitement, interesting setting and learning how to deal with life as it and problems crop up.

I like the writing format of letters, news accounts and general information interwoven into a fast paced tale that is certain to keep young readers interested and turning the page to find out what is happening next. Young readers will hurt with Darius as he learns that a volcano eruption on Bartoch has taken a large toll on the population and for Zmod personally. They will share understanding as the boys discuss their lives, hopes and upsets. Filled with enough creative elements, droll youthful anecdotes and lightly informative nuance

My Alien Penfriend guide young readers toward feelings of empathy and understanding that sometimes in our differences we find strength. Sure to please target audience. A read to book for younger readers 8 – 9, a read alone for 10 – 12s.

My Alien Penfriend is a book my fourth grade classes enjoyed listening to and reading for themselves during DEAR reading time.

good choice for the target audience, happy to recommend

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Reviewed by Molly's Reviews

 molly martin

20+ years classroom teacher

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My Alien Penfriend

author: Faiz Kermani http://www.myalienpenfriend.co.uk/

Publisher: Authorhouse 1663 Liberty Drive STE 200, Bloomington, Indiana Available

 Amazon, internet, author ISBN 1420858602