Hilfe, ich bin ein Alien!

by Jo Franklin

Normal kann jeder!!!Schlaksig, viel zu groß geraten und irgendwie seltsam - das ist Daniel Kendal. Als seine supernervige Schwester ihm eines Tages eröffnet, er wäre in Wahrheit ein Alien, der auf der Erde ausgesetzt wurde, kommt Dan eine ungeheuerliche Was, wenn er völlig normal ist und alle anderen die Durchgeknallten sind? Wäre er auf seinem Heimatplaneten vielleicht gar kein seltsamer Freak, sondern beliebt oder sogar cool?Gemeinsam mit seinen Freunden, dem Computer-Nerd Gordon und dem Furzweltmeister Freddo, heckt Dan einen ziemlich abgedrehten Plan aus. Das den Alien Dan zurück nach Hause befördern!

Hardcover

First published June 2, 2014

Reviews

[Nayuleska · Rating 5 out of 5]

I think I understamd why Daniel thoght he was an alien; he was feeling so different to his family, and his sister stated he wasn't human with such conviction he believed her. He found differences between his family and himself that proved he was different. I was pleased his unique friends whose characteristics made me smile and grimace in equal measure, yet they pull out all the stops to help Daniel get to his true home.

I was happily shocked at how far the cyrogenic experiment went, and loved it as part of the plot. His mother soon forgets she didn't want Freddo or Gordon around after that incident, which is good (sort of) for Daniel.. It's clear that Freddo's family isn't on the right side of the law, but his heart is in the right place and he helps Daniel every step of the crazy plan, just like Gordon who is a kind geek who adores new shiny toys whatever the legality of their origin.

I was surprised at how many times I nearly cried from the sweet gestures that Daniel receives. The story gets scary when a communication venture goes rather wrong, providing a good message not to give out your address to anyone in any language. I loved the random moods genertator moments for Daniel's sister Jessie, because she is definitely a tempermental teen with attitude. Even little Tommie is useful, as well as adding a cute factor and raising the stakes at the dramatic finale. Only I hope it's not the end as I want more adventures from this crazy boy trio! Just maybe not involving ice cubes or a wendy house...

I received a copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review on my blog Nayu's Reading Corner http://nayusreadingcorner.blogspot.co...

[Sarah Broadley · Rating 5 out of 5]

Daniel Kendall is different to everyone else in his family. From the colour of his hair to his very long legs - he's just... different. He strongly suspects he might be an alien and with the help of his friends, embarks on a quest to find the best way 'home'.

This funny story of friendship, aliens and satellite dishes will have you roaring with laughter as you follow Daniel and his friends, Freddo and Gordon, on their path to planet Kepler 22b. A series of hysterical events stop Daniel from leaving Earth as he realises maybe all he really does belong here after all.

A brilliant tale of fitting in, annoying big sisters and friends who will literally go to the ends of the Earth for you!

[J.M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of laugh out loud moments and a great picture of family life. Loved how a throwaway comment made in a fit of irritation set poor misfit Daniel on a quest to find his home planet. And especially loved the brilliant ending, which I couldn't predict thought i knew what was going to happen but I didn't!