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The Dark Side of Nowhere - by Neal Shusterman (Paperback)

The Dark Side of Nowhere - by  Neal Shusterman (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>A classic science fiction novel from bestselling author Shusterman is back in print. Fourteen-year-old Jason faces an identity crisis after discovering that he is the son of aliens who stayed on earth following a botched invasion mission.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><b>A classic science fiction novel from bestselling author Neal Shusterman is back in print.</b></b> <p/>Jason is having a bad day. The kind of day when you just don't feel like yourself. Only for Jason, it's not just a feeling. He really isn't himself. Not anymore. Who is he? That's the problem. Jason isn't sure. And it's not just him. Everyone in town is acting weird. His friends. His parents. Everyone. Billington is usually such a normal town. As Jason is about to discover, nothing will ever be normal again....<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>Shusterman tells a fast-paced story, giving Jason many vivid, original turns of phrase, letting the plot get weird enough to keep readers enthralled, then coming back to the human emotions at the heart of it all.--<i>Booklist</i><br><br>This is great science fiction. It's fun to read and thought-provoking at the same time.--<i>School Library Journal</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Neal Shusterman</b> is the author of many novels for young adults, including The Skinjacker Trilogy; <i>Unwind</i>, which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers; and <i>Downsiders</i>, which was nominated for twelve state reading awards. He also writes screenplays for motion pictures and television shows such as <i>Animorphs</i> and <i>Goosebumps</i>. The father of four children, Neal lives in southern California. Visit him at StoryMan.com.

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