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Druids are from Outer Space, Aliens are from England
"Alien crop circles? Really?" No-fuss Natalie doesn't have time for such nonsense. When she's not busy corralling her younger brother Chase, she grounds herself in schoolwork, volunteering, and sports. Enter mysterious foreign exchange student Fletcher Jain with talk of folklore, crop circles, and alien abductions. Despite suspicions that her cute new houseguest hides a secret about her and Chase, she follows Fletcher into a world of UFOs, ancient druids, and the chupacabra. To foil a sinister plot against humanity, Natalie must decipher secret messages, rescue her friends, and fend off sinister villains. Druids are from Outer Space; Aliens are from England is a guaranteed thrill-ride with fresh, action-packed surprises at every turn. Add this "must-read" to your library today.
298 pages, Paperback
Published December 2, 2019
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October 12, 2020
This was a wonderful start to what I hope is a series!!! Murphy is fantastic at creating believable characters and an actually intriguing mystery, all the while with a dash of humor. His pacing is perfect, and the story is peppered with just enough description and detail to make it interesting, not boring. A really fun book. Hope there is more!!!
December 6, 2019
Natalie and Chase are not sure what to think of Fletcher, the exchange student living with them, when he reveals his passion - finding proof for aliens.
But they accommodate him in looking at a crop circle nearby. This starts an exciting and mysteries series of events and fate calls them to save Earth and humanity.
Crazy, fast- paced and exciting it is a great story with relatable characters, especially Natalie as the responsible older sibling and Chase as the daring, not always responsible younger sibling. The dynamic between the three children is great and one gets hooked into their adventure fairly early into the plot.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
But they accommodate him in looking at a crop circle nearby. This starts an exciting and mysteries series of events and fate calls them to save Earth and humanity.
Crazy, fast- paced and exciting it is a great story with relatable characters, especially Natalie as the responsible older sibling and Chase as the daring, not always responsible younger sibling. The dynamic between the three children is great and one gets hooked into their adventure fairly early into the plot.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 7, 2019
This book is meant for middle school-age kids but this very much adult very. much enjoyed reading this book. I was pulled in immediately by the mysterious occurrences with the Natalie, Chase, and the very mysterious Fletch. Then, Professor Wu pulled me in even more though I did not think that would be possible (it was). The story is clever and if you like weird, UFO-sasquatch, odd creatures, and mysterious occurrences, this is the book for. you. Maybe there will be a sequel with these characters that quickly became real to me.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
December 17, 2019
The title of the book is a bit misleading because I was expecting the story to lean more heavily on UFOs, extraterrestrial beings, and ancient Celtic lore. But, what I wasn't prepared for was the crackling, movie-worthy action scenes and drama featuring an assorted group of people--teenagers, college professors, public servants, police officers, and of course, aliens!
Len Murphy has seamlessly woven information on topics like ancient folklore, traditions and customs, crop circles, alien abductions, and steganography into conversations. His scientific descriptions (e.g. Jose's basement, the Faraday suit, the medallion's mode of action) are altogether believable.
Throughout the narrative, the British Fletcher Jain and the American Dailey siblings speak the teenage language of their respective countries. This also leads to humorous situations where they misunderstand each other. I had to look up several words because I wasn't familiar with them!
Fletcher is appropriately mysterious--but I thought his secret was revealed too soon. The Daileys are textbook teenager siblings--too inquisitive for their own good, enterprising, and loyal to each other. Most conveniently, their parents are busy with their own lives, leaving them to conduct their adventures without interference. A parallel story line with Professor Wu and his daughter runs steadily along, until they cross paths toward the very end.
Murphy has devoted a lot of space to describing the scenes, but I felt it broke the flow of the narrative. Nevertheless, I had fun keeping up with the innumerable twists and turns the story took--often going back to re-read a chapter to understand what had happened.
The book is perfect for its target audience: young adults. It combines thrilling action, extraterrestrial contact with humans, and a bunch of plucky teenagers (and a professor) doing what it takes to save the world from annihilation.
Len Murphy has seamlessly woven information on topics like ancient folklore, traditions and customs, crop circles, alien abductions, and steganography into conversations. His scientific descriptions (e.g. Jose's basement, the Faraday suit, the medallion's mode of action) are altogether believable.
Throughout the narrative, the British Fletcher Jain and the American Dailey siblings speak the teenage language of their respective countries. This also leads to humorous situations where they misunderstand each other. I had to look up several words because I wasn't familiar with them!
Fletcher is appropriately mysterious--but I thought his secret was revealed too soon. The Daileys are textbook teenager siblings--too inquisitive for their own good, enterprising, and loyal to each other. Most conveniently, their parents are busy with their own lives, leaving them to conduct their adventures without interference. A parallel story line with Professor Wu and his daughter runs steadily along, until they cross paths toward the very end.
Murphy has devoted a lot of space to describing the scenes, but I felt it broke the flow of the narrative. Nevertheless, I had fun keeping up with the innumerable twists and turns the story took--often going back to re-read a chapter to understand what had happened.
The book is perfect for its target audience: young adults. It combines thrilling action, extraterrestrial contact with humans, and a bunch of plucky teenagers (and a professor) doing what it takes to save the world from annihilation.
December 17, 2019
The story is fast-paced and exciting, with action, humor, and fun all woven together. Natalie and Chase Dailey are typical brother and sister with fairly normal lives. Enter, Fletcher Jain, their new foreign exchange student houseguest, who arrives bringing intrigue, mystery, suspicion and a fascinating explanation of alien abductions.
Fletch has a keen interest in all things supernatural. From the very beginning, he is intensely involved in a mystery surrounding Natalie, Chase, and a Professor who is trying to prove the existence of alien abductions. It begins with a mysterious crop circle, where they examine evidence and discover suspicious conditions that quickly lead to a captivating adventure.
This book is a bit like The X-Files but with younger characters who are interesting and entertaining. Natalie is my favorite character because I love that she is strong, smart, bold and successful. Natalie is a bit reluctant at first, but quickly gets drawn into the mystery and is deciphering a secret alien language, fending off attackers and rescuing her brother and handsome new houseguest.
The story was intense and exciting, with action, secrets, puzzles, and witty and charming characters. I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next and how the three would work together to solve the mystery of the alien abductions and the crop circle. I am excited to see how the relationship develops between Natalie and Fletch. I hope there will be another adventure where they can solve another unexplained phenomenon!
I definitely recommend this book to both young readers and parents who are looking for a good adventure for their children. It’s an action-packed adventure full of humor and fun that you won’t want to miss!
Fletch has a keen interest in all things supernatural. From the very beginning, he is intensely involved in a mystery surrounding Natalie, Chase, and a Professor who is trying to prove the existence of alien abductions. It begins with a mysterious crop circle, where they examine evidence and discover suspicious conditions that quickly lead to a captivating adventure.
This book is a bit like The X-Files but with younger characters who are interesting and entertaining. Natalie is my favorite character because I love that she is strong, smart, bold and successful. Natalie is a bit reluctant at first, but quickly gets drawn into the mystery and is deciphering a secret alien language, fending off attackers and rescuing her brother and handsome new houseguest.
The story was intense and exciting, with action, secrets, puzzles, and witty and charming characters. I couldn’t wait to see what would happen next and how the three would work together to solve the mystery of the alien abductions and the crop circle. I am excited to see how the relationship develops between Natalie and Fletch. I hope there will be another adventure where they can solve another unexplained phenomenon!
I definitely recommend this book to both young readers and parents who are looking for a good adventure for their children. It’s an action-packed adventure full of humor and fun that you won’t want to miss!
December 13, 2019
Great story! Hooked from the beginning, kept me engaged and wanting to read. Main characters were fun and real. Humor, mystery, intrigue, scifi!
Hope this author publishes more!
Hope this author publishes more!
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