Of Mice and Aliens
An Asperger Adventure
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Psychology, Mental Health, Kids, Teen, Social Issues, Fiction
| Author: | Kathy Hoopmann | ISBN: | 9780857001795 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Publication: | September 15, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers | Language: | English |
| Author: | Kathy Hoopmann |
| ISBN: | 9780857001795 |
| Publisher: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Publication: | September 15, 2001 |
| Imprint: | Jessica Kingsley Publishers |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
