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The Young Oxford Book of Aliens

The Young Oxford Book of Aliens

by Dennis Pepper (Editor)

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    Hardcover 1998

    $3.42
Synopsis

This collection brings together a range of stories about aliens and our encounters with them. The stories don't necessarily portray aliens as hostile invaders. On the contrary, there are many stories that explore the interaction between aliens and humans, and other stories in which humans are themselves the aliens. Some of the stories have been specially written for this collection by writers such as Sue Welford. Others are by the best of sci-fi writers including Arthur C. Clarke, Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, and Harry Harrison. The book is in the same series as the successful Young Oxford Book Ghost Stories , Young Oxford Book of Supernatural Stories , Young Oxford Book of Nasty Endings . This book is intended for interest age: 10+

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Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 224
 Edition: First Edition
 Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 01 Sep 1998
ISBN 10: 0192781553
ISBN 13: 9780192781550
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
Science fiction and fantasy fans will delight in this collection of well-crafted stories.... An entertaining and thought-provoking read...The diverse, quality collection testifies to the strength of the imagination where words, not special effects, have the power to transport and amaze. --Booklist
Creep out your 10-and-up children in classic fashion with The Young Oxford Book of Aliens... Collects stories from the likes of Arthur C. Clarke and Philip K. Dick on what creatures from another planet might look, sound and act like. As the table of contents says - the truth is in here,
somewhere. --Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer
Open at your own risk, but if you are intrigued by the subject, this is a must. The 22 stories include tales by well-known sci-fi authors (Arthur C. Clarke, Avrum Davidson, Philip K. Dick, Harry Harrison and more) and new pieces by cutting-edge writers. Lots of horror, humor, and thrilling
storytelling. --Atlanta Journal Constitution
While many young reader's titles in this genre are unremarkable, with many mass-produced, unsophisticated works, this book is refreshingly different. It is an excellent compendium of short stories penned by a wide variety of authors.... There is much to enjoy... A worthy book, with plenty here for
both adults and young readers to relish. --Children's Literature


Science fiction and fantasy fans will delight in this collection of well-crafted stories.... An entertaining and thought-provoking read...The diverse, quality collection testifies to the strength of the imagination where words, not special effects, have the power to transport and amaze. --Booklist
Creep out your 10-and-up children in classic fashion with The Young Oxford Book of Aliens... Collects stories from the likes of Arthur C. Clarke and Philip K. Dick on what creatures from another planet might look, sound and act like. As the table of contents says - the truth is in here,
somewhere. --Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer
Open at your own risk, but if you are intrigued by the subject, this is a must. The 22 stories include tales by well-known sci-fi authors (Arthur C. Clarke, Avrum Davidson, Philip K. Dick, Harry Harrison and more) and new pieces by cutting-edge writers. Lots of horror, humor, and thrilling
storytelling. --Atlanta Journal Constitution
While many young reader's titles in this genre are unremarkable, with many mass-produced, unsophisticated works, this book is refreshingly different. It is an excellent compendium of short stories penned by a wide variety of authors.... There is much to enjoy... A worthy book, with plenty here for
both adults and young readers to relish. --Children's Literature

Science fiction and fantasy fans will delight in this collection of well-crafted stories.... An entertaining and thought-provoking read...The diverse, quality collection testifies to the strength of the imagination where words, not special effects, have the power to transport and amaze. --Booklist
Creep out your 10-and-up children in classic fashion with The Young Oxford Book of Aliens... Collects stories from the likes of Arthur C. Clarke and Philip K. Dick on what creatures from another planet might look, sound and act like. As the table of contents says - the truth is in here, somewhere. --Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer
Open at your own risk, but if you are intrigued by the subject, this is a must. The 22 stories include tales by well-known sci-fi authors (Arthur C. Clarke, Avrum Davidson, Philip K. Dick, Harry Harrison and more) and new pieces by cutting-edge writers. Lots of horror, humor, and thrilling storytelling. --Atlanta Journal Constitution
While many young reader's titles in this genre are unremarkable, with many mass-produced, unsophisticated works, this book is refreshingly different. It is an excellent compendium of short stories penned by a wide variety of authors.... There is much to enjoy... A worthy book, with plenty here for both adults and young readers to relish. --Children's Literature


Science fiction and fantasy fans will delight in this collection of well-crafted stories.... An entertaining and thought-provoking read...The diverse, quality collection testifies to the strength of the imagination where words, not special effects, have the power to transport and amaze. --Booklist


Creep out your 10-and-up children in classic fashion with The Young Oxford Book of Aliens... Collects stories from the likes of Arthur C. Clarke and Philip K. Dick on what creatures from another planet might look, sound and act like. As the table of contents says - the truth is in here, somewhere. --Seattle Times/Post Intelligencer


Open at your own risk, but if you are intrigued by the subject, this is a must. The 22 stories include tales by well-known sci-fi authors (Arthur C. Clarke, Avrum Davidson, Philip K. Dick, Harry Harrison and more) and new pieces by cutting-edge writers. Lots of horror, humor, and thrilling storytelling. --Atlanta Journal Constitution


While many young reader's titles in this genre are unremarkable, with many mass-produced, unsophisticated works, this book is refreshingly different. It is an excellent compendium of short stories penned by a wide variety of authors.... There is much to enjoy... A worthy book, with plenty here for both adults and young readers to relish. --Children's Literature