About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling like an outsider or struggling to keep a secret while navigating a new environment. It is the perfect choice for a young reader who feels slightly 'alien' in social situations or is nervous about an upcoming family trip where they might have to mask their true feelings to fit in. The story follows Chicken and her 'cat' Harry, who is actually an extraterrestrial, as they attempt to survive a family camping trip without blowing Harry's cover. Beyond the slapstick humor of an alien trying to act like a feline, the book explores the deep loyalty of friendship and the exhaustion of trying to belong. Dyan Sheldon captures the quintessential 7 to 10 year old experience of managing sibling dynamics and parental expectations while harboring a world of imagination. It is a lighthearted, fast-paced read that validates a child's sense of wonder and their need for a space where they can be their true, albeit unusual, selves.
