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Win the Book “Alienated” – Five Winners!

by Elizabeth on November 16, 2009

Do you have a “reluctant reader” between the ages of 8-12? My son Nathan used to fit that description, but I persisted, showing him title after title in the “Youth Fiction” section of the library and at bookstores, until we found books he enjoyed. When I got the email asking if I was interested in reviewing Alienated, from Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing, I had a feeling it was the kind of book Nathan would like – and I was right!

AlienatedSynopsis: Best friends Gene Brennick and Vince Haskell come across freaky aliens like Mold Man, Calamari Girl, and Crumble Bun all the time as reporters for their homemade weekly tabloid, the Globe, a newsletter featuring stories on the aliens living quietly among humans in Santa Rosa, California.

Gene and Vince’s classmates don’t take their articles too seriously — no one does, really. Gene’s determined to find a way to end his outsider status for good, and when he and Vince discover a local teacher’s deep, dark secret, Gene’s convinced he’s found the answer. But after taking it one step too far, Gene and Vince are suddenly at the center of an intergalactic conflict, one that could be the death of the boys’ friendship, or of the boys themselves — whichever comes first.

Acclaimed screenwriter and director David O. Russell teams up for his first novel with Andrew Auseon to deliver a hilarious, surprising adventure that will keep readers glued to every page.

Our Review: This is one of those “suspend your disbelief” type of stories. The reader just has to accept that there are, in fact, aliens living right among us, and that Gene and Vince encounter them all the time. Alienated rolls right along at a good pace, with plenty of dialogue and intrigue, even a tiny bit of first romance. I had no problem getting Nathan to finish the book, which he pronounced “good”. High praise from him!

WIN IT: I have five copies of Alienated to give away! For your main entry, leave a comment telling me who you will give the book to if you win. Open to U.S. only, enter by November 30th at 12:00 PM EST.

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Sue November 16, 2009 at 2:55 pm

This goes to my oldest two boys! Thanks for the giveaway.

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Ann F November 16, 2009 at 4:20 pm

I think my daughter would love this book!

Amber G November 16, 2009 at 9:27 pm

I will give the book to my nephew!

judy brittle November 16, 2009 at 10:29 pm

This would be perfect for my 8 year old grandson. It sounds like a book he would really enjoy. Thank you!

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sarah November 17, 2009 at 1:18 am

i would give this to my brother parker for christmas!
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Eve November 17, 2009 at 2:41 am

If I win I would give this book to my younger sister

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Angela Winesburg November 17, 2009 at 2:24 pm

I would love to win this for my son, thanks for the chance!

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Vickie Couturier November 17, 2009 at 7:02 pm

I have a 10 yr old grandaughter who is not wanting to read,so this sounds like something that would spark her interest

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vicky November 18, 2009 at 3:06 pm

my son would love this book

mindy November 19, 2009 at 1:14 pm

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Jason Nickolay November 19, 2009 at 5:28 pm

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I’d give this book to my husband.

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Jessica November 22, 2009 at 12:20 am

My daughter would love this book.

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Miss Heidi November 23, 2009 at 5:33 am

I would give this to my nephew. I think he’d like it. Thanks.

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Dave November 23, 2009 at 1:23 pm

This sounds like a good read for my older nephew. As a kid at heart, I’ll probably enjoy it too. Thank you for the chance to win.

Vicki Wurgler November 24, 2009 at 11:49 am

I would give this to my grandson

Sharon A November 25, 2009 at 4:56 pm

I will give this to a wish list child.

dorothy l November 26, 2009 at 10:28 pm

it would be for my friends son

Daniel M November 27, 2009 at 9:30 pm

my nephew who’s a fledgling scifi fan (i’ve been introducing him to scifi and fantasy)

MaryBeth I November 28, 2009 at 12:05 pm

I have a reluctant reader also (Miss N.) and I would give this to her.

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Erma November 29, 2009 at 10:36 am

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I’d give this to my son.

Diane Baum November 29, 2009 at 2:58 pm

This would be for reading to my class.

Ed Nemmers November 29, 2009 at 7:33 pm

For my niece Hannah!

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I’d give it to my sisters

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Angela Winesburg November 30, 2009 at 12:22 am

I’d give this to my son, thanks!

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I’d give this to my sister if I win

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I would like to win this for my nephew.

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