Books with title It Came from the Sky

From bestselling author Chelsea Sedoti comes the unforgettable story of the one small town's biggest hoax and the two brothers who started it all, perfect for readers who want funny books for teens.This is the absolutely true account of how Lansburg, Pennsylvania was invaded by aliens and the weeks of chaos that followed. There were sightings of UFOs, close encounters, and even abductions. There were believers, Truth Seekers, and, above all, people who looked to the sky and hoped for more. Only...there were no aliens.Gideon Hofstadt knows what really happened. When one of his science experiments went wrong, he and his older brother blamed the resulting explosion on extraterrestrial activity. And their lie was not only believed by their town—it was embraced. As the brothers go to increasingly greater lengths to keep up the ruse and avoid getting caught, the hoax flourishes. But Gideon's obsession with their tale threatens his whole world. Can he find a way to banish the aliens before Lansburg, and his life, are changed forever?Told in a unique report format and comprised of interviews, blog posts, text conversations, found documents, and so much more, It Came from the Sky is a hysterical and resonant novel about what it means to be human in the face of the unknown.A great pick for readers looking for:funny, quirky, and wholly original stories that will stick with youbooks for teen boysalien invasion fictionconversation starters about the meaning of facts and truthteen books for boys ages 13-16gifts for teen girls 16-18Praise for It Came from the Sky:"A page-turner as engrossing as any classic Twilight Zone starring two spirited brothers who run circles around the Hardy Boys."—Ben Philippe, Morris Award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager "Well written...Believable characters facing realistic teenage issues coupled with a thematic exploration of wishes, fears, and principles of honesty and ethics will help to keep readers' attention."—School Library Connection "A balanced exploration of maturity, vulnerability, human connection, and our innate desire to believe."—Kirkus Reviews "Sedoti will draw readers in with the outrageous situation and the town's amusing aspects, such as a 63-foot lava lamp, but she truly excels with Gideon-a unique character whose desire for recognition and achievement is universal."—Publishers Weekly "[A] quirky, intelligent novel ... Big questions of morality, cosmic insignificance, and human connection ground this novel even as it ponders the stars."—BooklistAlso by Chelsea Sedoti:The Hundred Lies of Lizzie LovettAs You Wish

From bestselling author Chelsea Sedoti comes the unforgettable story of the one small town's biggest hoax and the two brothers who started it all, perfect for readers who want funny books for teens.This is the absolutely true account of how Lansburg, Pennsylvania was invaded by aliens and the weeks of chaos that followed. There were sightings of UFOs, close encounters, and even abductions. There were believers, Truth Seekers, and, above all, people who looked to the sky and hoped for more. Only...there were no aliens.Gideon Hofstadt knows what really happened. When one of his science experiments went wrong, he and his older brother blamed the resulting explosion on extraterrestrial activity. And their lie was not only believed by their town―it was embraced. As the brothers go to increasingly greater lengths to keep up the ruse and avoid getting caught, the hoax flourishes. But Gideon's obsession with their tale threatens his whole world. Can he find a way to banish the aliens before Lansburg, and his life, are changed forever?Told in a unique report format and comprised of interviews, blog posts, text conversations, found documents, and so much more, It Came from the Sky is a hysterical and resonant novel about what it means to be human in the face of the unknown.A great pick for readers looking for:funny, quirky, and wholly original stories that will stick with youbooks for teen boysalien invasion fictionconversation starters about the meaning of facts and truthteen books for boys ages 13-16gifts for teen girls 16-18Praise for It Came from the Sky:"A page-turner as engrossing as any classic Twilight Zone starring two spirited brothers who run circles around the Hardy Boys."―Ben Philippe, Morris Award-winning author of The Field Guide to the North American Teenager "Well written...Believable characters facing realistic teenage issues coupled with a thematic exploration of wishes, fears, and principles of honesty and ethics will help to keep readers' attention."―School Library Connection "A balanced exploration of maturity, vulnerability, human connection, and our innate desire to believe."―Kirkus Reviews "Sedoti will draw readers in with the outrageous situation and the town's amusing aspects, such as a 63-foot lava lamp, but she truly excels with Gideon-a unique character whose desire for recognition and achievement is universal."―Publishers Weekly "[A] quirky, intelligent novel ... Big questions of morality, cosmic insignificance, and human connection ground this novel even as it ponders the stars."―BooklistAlso by Chelsea Sedoti:The Hundred Lies of Lizzie LovettAs You Wish

It was business as usual at the Acme Science Lab, until one day a massive explosion sent the scientists fleeing for safety. But out of the smoke and chemicals emerged an amazing new creature... Bartholomew Blob!With the lab destroyed, Bartholomew leaves the comforts of the only home he has ever known in search of new friends and a place to live. As he travels through golden fields his body changes color with every emotion he feels. Life can be lonely for a blob, but Bartholomew discovers there's kindness and love to be found in every adventure.

Author Luther Darkmore presents the first book in his children's horror series Creep World!Tommy Brooks is visiting his grandparents for the summer. They live in the mountains, where Tommy can't get any reception on his cellphone. Grandpa is a retired magician fond of showing Tommy his tricks, and grandma is an excellent cook, so things aren't so bad. Then strange things start happening after Tommy goes into the attic, which Grandpa expressly forbid Tommy from doing....In the attic, there is an old television which can receive only one station, which shows only one TV program -- The Smiling Johnny Cartoon Show. Tommy suddenly notices the clown host in the TV is looking back at him.....If you enjoy Goosebumps novels, you'll love Creep World!

An interdimensional being that’s stranded on earth learns what it means to give up everything for one human while battling unearthly evil trying to learn his secret.From the Sky weaves first love into an edge-of-your-seat mystery populated by fallible humans and otherworldly beings that question the inevitability of aliens among us.Finalist in the Book Excellence Award!Mills Press science fiction second-place award.

It was business as usual at the Acme Science Lab, until one day a massive explosion sent the scientists fleeing for safety. But out of the smoke and chemicals emerged an amazing new creature... Bartholomew Blob!With the lab destroyed, Bartholomew leaves the comforts of the only home he has ever known in search of new friends and a place to live. As he travels through golden fields his body changes color with every emotion he feels. Life can be lonely for a blob, but Bartholomew discovers there's kindness and love to be found in every adventure.

'No one really knows what's beneath us, Kaia.'An elderly professor is murdered, leaving a puzzling crime scene for police to unravel and a laboratory housing all kinds of marine life. But something is missing ... something huge.Recent highschool graduate Kaia Craig has problems of her own, with her career as an ironwoman on the Gold Coast in jeopardy after a horrific accident.Yet someone wants to hold her accountable.After nearly drowning in Lake Pelutz and her attackers on the run, Kaia is left with more than just physical injuries. She's convinced she saw something in the depths of the lake: something that chose to spare her.Uncertain whether she's running towards the discovery of a friend or foe, Kaia begins digging into a mystery that may have bigger ramifications than she or any of her friends can fathom.It Came From The Deep is a thrilling combination of young adult and science fiction from the author of the critically acclaimed Who's Afraid? series, Maria Lewis.

It was business as usual at the Acme Science Lab, until one day a massive explosion sent the scientists fleeing for safety. But out of the smoke and chemicals emerged an amazing new creature... Bartholomew Blob!With the lab destroyed, Bartholomew leaves the comforts of the only home he has ever known in search of new friends and a place to live. As he travels through golden fields his body changes color with every emotion he feels. Life can be lonely for a blob, but Bartholomew discovers there's kindness and love to be found in every adventure.

'No one really knows what's beneath us, Kaia.'An elderly professor is murdered, leaving a puzzling crime scene for police to unravel and a laboratory housing all kinds of marine life. But something is missing ... something huge.Recent highschool graduate Kaia Craig has problems of her own, with her career as an ironwoman on the Gold Coast in jeopardy after a horrific accident.Yet someone wants to hold her accountable.After nearly drowning in Lake Pelutz and her attackers on the run, Kaia is left with more than just physical injuries. She's convinced she saw something in the depths of the lake: something that chose to spare her.Uncertain whether she's running towards the discovery of a friend or foe, Kaia begins digging into a mystery that may have bigger ramifications than she or any of her friends can fathom.It Came From The Deep is a thrilling combination of young adult and science fiction from the author of the critically acclaimed Who's Afraid? series, Maria Lewis.