Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781843100072)

The sequel to Blue Bottle Mystery, this is a science fiction novel for kids, with a difference. Ben is learning to cope with his newly diagnosed Asperger Syndrome, but when an alien crash-lands in his back yard, things really get complicated. The alien, Zeke, knows nothing about Earth's rules and norms and it is up to Ben and his friend Andy to help Zeke survive. The humorous parallels between the alien's inability to relate to humans and Ben's own idiosyncrasies highlight the difficulties Aspie kids face every day.

Of Mice and Aliens is not just another kids' book. As well as being a delightful read for anyone who loves adventure, it is a valuable teaching tool that demystifies children with Asperger's, justifying their individuality as valid and interesting.

Author: Kathy Hoopmann
ISBN-10: 184310007X
ISBN-13: 9781843100072
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Language: English
Published: 09/15/2001
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.32lbs
Size: 8.44h x 6.46w x 0.28d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.7
Point Value: 2
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 67337 / Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure

About the Author
Kathy Hoopmann is a primary school teacher and children's author who lives on a small property near Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. She enjoys camping, walking on the beach, and writing on the computer for hours on end. She is married with three children, two zebra finches, a cat and dozens of wild birds that feed on her back deck. Kathy has been involved with children with Asperger Syndrome for many years, and is the author of Blue Bottle Mystery, also published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.