Alien Skill

A BOY WITNESSES THE FALL OF UFOs. NOW EVERYONE IS AFTER HIM.⭐ A thrilling sci-fi adventure perfect for teens who love Percy Jackson and space stories.⭐ An Amazon International bestseller in the US, UK, Canada & Australia.⭐ BOOK OF THE DECADE - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (2013-2023), UK.Twelve-year-old Ben Archer's life is turned upside-down when UFOs crash near his grandfather's house. And when a dying extraterrestrial entrusts him with a superpower, he is catapulted into hair-raising adventures across land, ocean, and space.Now everyone is after him. The government considers him a cumbersome witness to The Cosmic Fall, a deadly shapeshifter wants his ability, and Ben finds himself in a race against time to unravel the secrets of his new-found power before they catch him.With no choice but to flee, Ben joins forces with the sole survivor of the crash – an alien man called Mesmo. And while the destinies of boy and alien become inextricably linked, one question hovers above their unlikely friendship: Why did the aliens come to Earth in the first place?Who doesn't love a good aliens-crash-to-Earth tale? Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall - a Starman or E.T. aimed at today's teen readers - is the first book in the global, award-winning phenomenon The Alien Skill Series. This gripping science fiction story has captivated middle-graders and young adults worldwide with its lovable protagonists, page-turning adventure, and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet. Read Ben Archer and the Cosmic Fall now and find out why readers like Krishthepodcaster have said it is "super engaging like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson." Ideal for readers aged 10+.

ALIEN OR HUMAN?"A fast-paced young adult thriller packed full of twists and turns. A SILVER MEDAL WINNER and highly recommended!" - The Wishing Shelf Book Awards, 2020Government agents continue to search for a twelve-year-old boy, Ben Archer, and his alien friend, Mesmo.In spite of the constant fear of being caught, the undercover life they create for themselves along the Rocky Mountains could almost be called pleasant. Ben loves his new school and makes friends with a girl called Kimi.But while Kimi struggles with family issues, Ben is fighting his own inner demons. The alien ability is taking hold of him, making him terribly sick. Is his body rejecting the skill? How can he ever come to terms with what he is becoming–something that is neither human nor alien? A freak…When tragedy strikes, Ben realizes he must come to terms with his true self, even if it means giving in to the ability that is killing him.The quest to find out why aliens crossed the universe and crashed their UFOs on Earth continues in book two of The Alien Skill Series, an action-adventure series for teens filled with mystery. Readers of The Giver, A Wrinkle in Time, and Percy Jackson will enjoy this fresh, age-appropriate mystery story with a sci-fi twist. These young adult books have won the hearts of young and old alike, turning them into a best-selling, award-winning coming-of-age series filled with superheroes, hidden enemies, shapeshifters, and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet.

BEN'S FATE LIES IN THE ALIEN'S HANDS.An emotionally shaken Ben Archer finds himself at Bob M.'s doorstep. But who is this man who is sheltering him from government agents, and what secret is he holding?Much bigger questions must be solved, however, as the aliens' time on Earth is rapidly drawing to a close. Can Ben save his alien friend from the claws of unscrupulous enemies in time to send him on his way home?In this third instalment of The Alien Skill Series, true intentions are divulged, friends and foes are revealed and Ben's future, as well as that of the human race, fall in the aliens' hands.The Alien Skill Series is a science-fiction adventure story for fans of A Wrinkle in Time, Lost in Space, The Neverending Story and Percy Jackson. The young-at-heart will revel in this family-friendly, action-packed series filled with alien superpowers, engaging characters and thought-provoking insights into the way we treat our world.

A MESSAGE FROM THE WORLD BEYOND.WINNER of the 2022 Whistler Independent Book Awards - Children's CategoryA winner in the 2020 IAN Book of the Year AwardsFinalist in the 2021 Feathered Quill Book Awards ProgramThirteen-year-old Ben Archer has accepted a mind-boggling challenge: to use his alien skill to restore the balance between humans and the rest of the living world. But after a near brush with death in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, things only get worse when his power attracts the attention of Jeremy Michaels, a reporter from the Provincial Times.At first, slipping away to a small coastal town for a summer camp seems like a good idea, but Ben's hopes of a discreet vacation come to an abrupt end when an unprecedented event rocks the town, leaving him with a nail-biting dilemma.Will he reveal himself or not?The Alien Skill Series is a science-fiction adventure story for fans of A Wrinkle in Time, Lost in Space, The Neverending Story and Percy Jackson. The young-at-heart will revel in this family-friendly, action-packed series filled with alien superpowers, engaging characters, and thought-provoking insights into the way we treat our world.

BEN IS KIDNAPPED.Thirteen-year-old Ben Archer has decided to reveal his alien powers to the media. Not because he wants to, but because he thinks it will help him get his message out to the world. Unfortunately, things don't go as planned when the media portrays his skill like a circus sideshow.And not all eyes that are watching are friendly...When Ben is kidnapped, Mesmo spares no effort to find him. He thinks the rebellious Wise Ones and mysterious UFO sightings may have something to do with Ben's disappearance. But when he goes to investigate, he uncovers an earth-shattering threat instead - one that could cost him his life.The Alien Skill Series is a science-fiction adventure series for teens. Readers who enjoy Percy Jackson or Crime Travelers will enjoy this fresh, age-appropriate story with a scifi twist the likes of A Wrinkle in Time and Animorphs. These middle-grade books have won the hearts of young and old alike, turning them into a best-selling, award-winning coming-of-age series filled with alien powers, hidden enemies and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet.

CAN A HUMAN BOY SAVE EARTH FROM AN ALIEN INVASION?⭐ "The story grabs you right from the start and takes you on a rollercoasterjourney." - 2021 Reader's Favorite Book Awards GOLD MEDAL WINNERThings are looking dire for Ben Archer.From his jail cell on an alien warship, Ben watches, helpless, as the Toreq blast the Earth with droughts, floods, and hurricanes. Ben's hopes of bringing balance back to the natural world are in shambles. His enemies accuse him of having misused his alien power and are only too happy to make him the scapegoat for humanity's wrongdoings.Only Mesmo could convince his people to stand down. But Mesmo has disappeared, and Ben fears the worst.What can a thirteen-year-old human boy do to save Earth? Can he regain his freedom and stop General Zoltar from executing his deep, dark secret – one that could doom them all?The Alien Skill Series is a science-fiction adventure series for teens. Readers who enjoy Percy Jackson or Crime Travelers will enjoy this fresh, age-appropriate story with a scifi twist, the likes of A Wrinkle in Time and Animorphs. These middle-grade books have won the hearts of young and old alike, turning them into a best-selling, award-winning coming-of-age series filled with alien powers, hidden enemies and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet.