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Description
Chloe thinks of herself as a normal teenage girl—if there's any such thing—until a formless alien being inhabits her body.
The being is named Welkin and claims to be a Universal. Welkin has entered Chloe's body as part of a school project. Chloe agrees to let this weirdo observe her life for three days as long as Welkin doesn't interfere. Welkin tries to respect the non-interference portion of the agreement. But Welkin's stream of alien commentary as Chloe deals with boys, her coach and math homework has a comic, and sometimes enlightening, impact on Chloe's life.
This short novel is a high-interest, low-reading level book for middle-grade readers who are building reading skills, want a quick read or say they don’t like to read!
Contributor Notes
K.L. Denman has never been inhabited by an alien being, but she found this perspective to be a great way to explore the challenging teen experience
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 9 to 12
- Grade:
- 4 to 7
- Reading age:
- 9 to 12
Awards
- Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews
"Denman's alien point of view provides unique insight and humour to a typical young teen novel."
— Resource Links
"Denman weaves engaging humour into this thought-provoking and fast-paced story...A fun and enlightening novel—another winner in the Orca Currents collection. Highly Recommended."
— CM: Canadian Review of Materials
"Chloe’s voice is strong, and she is a delightful character."
— VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates) Magazine
"The storytelling is solid and easy to fall into. The characters are believable and funny. Highly recommended."
— Southwestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group (SOYAMRG)
