My Friend the Alien: A Bloomsbury Reader
Zanib Mian, Sernur Isik
Subjects
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
Average rating
Book Band: Grey – Ideal for ages 8+
A thought-provoking comedy about being an alien from prize-winning Zanib Mian.
Maxx is an alien: a real one – from the planet Zerg. He’s on Earth to research these strange things called emotions that humans have (and eat as much chocolate as he can). But some of the humans seem to think Maxx’s new human friend Jibreel is an alien too, and Maxx just can’t figure it out. Why would coming from another country make you an alien?!
This funny science-fiction story is a perfect way to tackle difficult topics like racism and refugees with children. It has hilarious black-and-white illustrations from Sernur Isik throughout, and is ideal for children who are developing as readers.
The Bloomsbury Readers series is packed with book-banded stories to get children reading independently in Key Stage 2 by award-winning authors like double Carnegie Medal winner Geraldine McCaughrean and Waterstones Prize winner Patrice Lawrence. With engaging illustrations and online guided reading notes written by the Centre for Literacy in Primary Education (CLPE), this series is ideal for home and school. For more information visit www.bloomsburyreaders.com.
‘Any list that brings together such a quality line up of authors is going to be welcomed … Bloomsbury Readers are aimed squarely at children in Key Stage 2 and designed to support them as they start reading independently and while they continue to gain confidence and understanding.’ Books for Keeps
Reviews
My favourite character was the alien Jibreel. I liked discovering about all the different things that the alien could do.
Captain Beany Nuggets 17.08.2024
Loved the book and Max was my favourite character.
Baroness Phoenix Biscuits 11.03.2024
I think it was a good book to read and I saw a alien in the book.
Captain Chip Bluebird 18.12.2023
This is a fiction book and an easy book. I like Jibreel because he is very kind and always helps people.
Doctor Bijou Bubble-wrap 02.09.2023
I love it! So good. It’s all about aliens and how they become friends
General Arthur Volcano 11.08.2023
I will recommend this book to anyone who loves space and science. This is a funny book.
Professor Binky Archway 02.08.2023
full of fantasy and comedy recommended to the future comedians
Oracle Sunday Mouse 13.07.2023
This book was funny that the humans had gas coming out of them. It wasn’t nice that the bullies upset Jibreel
Earl Ice-T Spaceship 03.09.2022
I liked this book it was funny. The alien was my favourite character, I would recommend this book.
Professor Quicksand Stegosaurus 03.09.2022
The book was about making new friends and my favorite character was the Alien as he was trying to find what feelings are on earth. And when he found feelings he got very excited but also very angry at times. I would recommend this book because there are very funny parts in it that made me smile.
Queen Daffodil Archway 02.09.2022
Really warm and touching story about feelings and about feeling alienated. Loved it! Read it again and again!
Lady Bijou Piano-key 27.08.2022
It was a funny book about never being mean
Duchess Angora Stegosaurus 07.08.2022
It was interesting and strange
Anonymous 03.08.2022
