Allen Is an Alien

Allen Is an Alien Synopsis

Sami's life is turned upside down when a visitor from another planet lands in his back garden. The alien is here to learn about life on Earth. Sami isn't sure he wants a curious alien tagging along at school, but the visitor is determined to fit in.

Funny and fast-paced, this story explores friendship, acceptance, and what it means to belong. This KS2 reading book is from Readerful's Independent Library. It is for children aged 8 to 9 to read without support.

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