Alistair and the Alien Invasion (The Humorus Adventures of Alistair)

Finally purchased this book for my 5 yr.

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Alistair, the little boy genius, is really not of this world. The ending has a great twist.

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I enjoy reading it to him as much as he enjoys hearing it! My son loved all of the Alistair books at ages , we checked them out of the library many times. Now, 10 years later I was in the library, checked out this book and showed it to my 15 year-old who now would rather ride a motorcycle than anything else.

He laughed, said "Oh, Alistair! And he loved it just as much as he did 10 years ago! And so did I! I'm not sure what that says about our educational system though Get to Know Us. Amazon Web Services Goodreads Shopbop. Not Enabled Word Wise: Not Enabled Screen Reader: Enabled Average Customer Review: Be the first to review this item.

Show me your stars" hands open and shut -- blinking "Now we're falling quietly to the ground. Feb 03, Shawn Deal rated it really liked it Shelves: A funny thing happened to Alistair son the way to the library to return his library books.

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Yep he went to outer space had to help two groups of aliens and get back to Earth so he could turn his library books in on time. Cute with a humorous tone. Nov 13, April rated it really liked it. Picked up this book to read with one of my students today during our reading time. It features one young Mr. Alistair Grittle, who is about the most uptight young boy you will ever care to meet. He makes lists of things he has to do. He makes list of things he does not have to do.

He always hangs up his coat.

He's always on time for school, and he always returns his library books on time. That is until, one faithful day, a spaceship of Goots swoops down and picks him up on his way to the library Picked up this book to read with one of my students today during our reading time. That is until, one faithful day, a spaceship of Goots swoops down and picks him up on his way to the library. Alistair goes off on an adventure, but will he make it back in time to return those library books?

I thought this book was a cute little tale. My only criticism is that the plot seemed a bit outlandish to me, but I'm a grown up, so I don't think kids would really notice that. I recommend it for parents to read with their children, for beginning readers, and as a part of classroom libraries. Jul 29, Diane rated it liked it Shelves: Jul 03, Allison rated it really liked it Shelves: Gotta love Alistair's dedication to returning his library books.

Apr 04, Nelson Holmes rated it liked it Shelves: Potential topics for discussing with children: When she gave it to me she had me read it to her which was great fun to share such a lovely gifts together! Kids will love this book Apr 29, Michele Brenton rated it it was amazing Shelves: This book had a lasting effect on our small son Alister. Firstly the main character looked like him, was the same age as him and had a very similar personality. Secondly it inspired our son to wear suit jackets and bow ties - which did not exactly help him make friends with his contemporaries.

Apart from that and instilling in him a fear of ever taking out a library book in case it went overdue which was a problem as this was a library book we had borrowed we had a lot of fun with this book. Dec 29, Betsy Diamant-cohen rated it it was amazing. One of my favorite children's books, this a pictures about a little nerdy boy who loves books so much that even when he is kidnapped by aliens and is in their space ship traveling towards their planet, he reads a library book.

After all, "There is nothing like getting lost in a good adventure story. My favorite way to use this book is to read it aloud to adults! Jul 07, Jeff Harris rated it really liked it Shelves: Alistair in Outer Space is a funny, out-of-this-world story in which a little boy is abducted by aliens who want to take him back to their home planet.

Alistair himself, however, is more concerned about getting his library books back on time. Will he make it back to Earth before having to pay overdue fees? Both this school librarian and the students I shared this book with will agree that this is a fun story! Jan 19, The Brothers rated it really liked it Shelves: Alistair of Alistair and the Elephant is back! This time this very methodical and punctual little boy is on the way to the library to return his books we he gets abducted by aliens!

He needs to get back home in time to return his books to the library so he won't have to pay a fine. Lots of alien fun in this story. Cute and cartoony illustrations. Oct 18, Sylvester rated it liked it Shelves: The only thing that works him up, even when floating off into outer space, is returning his library books on time. Squirt thinks the end is hilarious.

What will he do when he realizes where he is? Oct 31, Suzanne Kunz Williams rated it really liked it Shelves: We love that he loves reading and never loses a library book. We love that is holds to what he thinks is right and voices that. We love that he is sensible and makes lists to plan his life. We love that he makes friends wherever he goes.

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Please, more Alistair books. Feb 03, Julia rated it really liked it Shelves: When Alistair is kidnapped by aliens from another planet his main concern is for his overdue library books. Jun 24, Mckinley rated it it was ok Shelves: I appreciate a kid who wants to get his library books back before their are due, but I think in this case he's missing out on what's happening around him. May 30, Beverly rated it it was amazing Shelves: A great book to read aloud to early elementary students.

With funny, twist ending.

Jul 23, Danielle rated it it was ok Shelves: Relatively boring and annoying. Apr 14, Sandra rated it really liked it. My second favorite from our summer reading promotion collection.