Happy World Book Day 2023

 

The Kid who came from Space by Ross Welford

 

A story of unusual and out of this world friendships, adventure and doing your best - your actual best. It's amazing just how far your best can take you...

I read Ross Welford's Time Travelling with a Hamster a few years ago and really enjoyed it so when this came up in the audible sale I couldn't resist. I'm pleased to say that it didn't disappoint. 

The book starts with a new report into the disappearance of teenage Tammy from a village in Northumberland. Tammy's family are struggling with the news - her mum in particular struggles to cope and has some time away getting the support she needs. Tammy's twin brother Ethan takes up an offer to go fishing with local outcast Iggy and this trip turns out to be the biggest trip of his life - of anybody's life in fact. During the fishing trip, the unlikely duo encounter a strange craft and an even stranger creature who turns out to be the key to finding and rescuing Ethan's twin, Tammy. Hellyann - the alien from afar - takes Ethan, Iggy and Iggy's pet chicken, Suzy, back to her home planet where they set out to rescue Tammy. There were numerous points throughout the adventure where I found myself worrying about Suzy and there were a few moments where I feared the worst! 

Ross Welford's journey into another world is funny, engaging and full of compassion - a perfect read for those with an interest in the extra terrestrial world mixed with adventure!

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