Elliot Stone and the Mystery of the Alien Mom

By L.P. Chase

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0741422794
• ISBN13: 9780741422798
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Infinity Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 4 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 7

Customer Reviews

Great kid book

I have been looking for age appropriate books to get my son to read. He is in the 3rd grade and could really relate to this book. It was a fun story.

Fantastic read!

Reviewed by: Joyce Gilmour (3/29/2005) I am a third grade teacher, and read this book to my students. They LOVED it! There were several times when they clapped....which they have not done for any other book this year. They begged for me to read more each day. The children can SO relate to Elliot, Jake, and Cassie. I think they could see themselves going through these experiences. It was so real to them. The children enjoyed writing in their literature journals after being read to, and predicting future events. They also wanted to create a "spy kit," and guess what was in the desk. It definitely made our read aloud and book reflection time very enjoyable and exciting. It is such an awesome book for children, that I convinced our librarian to get a class set so that next school year I can use it as part of our literature curriculum.

A Fun Story

This children's novel follows the adventures of Elliot Stone, a nine-year old boy who overhears an adult telephone conversation, takes it out of context, and lets his imagination run wild. The tale is complemented by illustrations from the pen of Deborah Cuneo, which work to enhance the narrative. The book even includes a reading quiz for kids, though the questions are a bit trivial. Our narrator Elliot is a believable and likeable character, and readers will soon be immersed in his world. Although the novel, being written in Elliot's voice, has simple sentence structure, it is not "dumbed-down." Elliot has a good vocabulary and incorporates occasional "big words" naturally into his narrative. Adults will enjoy viewing events from Elliot's perspective while still being able to laugh at his childlike observations. Children will be able to relate to his everyday concerns and will be entertained by his wilder dealings. There are few minor problems that could have been fixed by an editor, but on the whole, Elliot Stone is well written. It is a fun romp for child and parent alike, with a tightly knitted, fast-paced plotline.