Sam and the Superpowered Pencil from Outer Space: A story about the power of words

By Sara Jane Briggs

Third grade isn't easy for Sam. He has a hard time reading and writing, and his classmates tease him.

When a creature from another planet climbs into Sam's tree house, he gives Sam a gift: a pencil guaranteed to help in school.

At school, Sam uses the pencil for writing prompts and reading tests, and he gets every answer right. He can't believe it

Soon, the furry, blue alien returns and teaches Sam a lesson about the special pencil and the boy who uses it.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0G6QL3JYG
• ISBN13: 9798891240858
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Argyle Fox Publishing
• Length: 24 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 10 years and under
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 5