About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to engage with reading or feels like they do not quite fit in at school. It is the perfect remedy for a child who finds traditional literature boring and prefers the energetic, slightly messy reality of middle school social life. The story follows Devin and his literal alien exchange student, Stan, as they navigate a school camping trip that turns into an undercover intergalactic mission in New York City. While the humor is undeniably silly and high-energy, the underlying narrative explores the stress of social embarrassment and the importance of standing by a friend who is different. It is a lighthearted, fast-paced choice for kids ages 7 to 11 who need to see that even the most chaotic situations can be managed with a little teamwork and a lot of laughs.
