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How to be a human

By Karen McCombie

A crashed Star Boy leaves the boiler room, but can two lonely classmates keep his secret?

heart-warming · imaginative · otherworldly · thought-provoking

Genres

Science Fiction Friendship/Family Adventure

What is How to be a human about?

When the Star Boy’s space-pod crashes near Fairfield Academy, he hides in the boiler room while waiting to be rescued. Through a tiny window, he watches the humans at school, especially Wes, a lonely boy, and Kiki, who has been rejected by her friends. Curious about life on Earth, the Star Boy eventually leaves his hiding place and follows them into class. As secrets, misunderstandings and unexpected challenges arise, the three discover that friendship can bridge even the greatest differences.

About the author

Karen McCombie is a popular author from Scotland who has written over 90 books for children. She is best known for her fun and heartfelt stories like the 'Ally's World' series. Karen loves cats, chocolate, and creating characters that readers can relate to. Her books are enjoyed by children all around the world.

Pages

241 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2021

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