Encountering Aliens: Eyewitness Accounts

by Chris Kincade, Cristian Javier Mallea (Illustrator)

Are we alone in the universe? The idea that aliens exist is a hotly debated issue, but several eyewitnesses claim to know the answer. The intriguing details of their encounters may leave you wondering if there is intelligent life in outer space.

32 pages, Library Binding

First published July 1, 2014

Reviews

[Hilary · Rating 2 out of 5]

Kincade has gathered nine stories of UFO/alien encounters drawn from eyewitness accounts. Presented in graphic comic format, the brief tales are sure to titillate young readers.

The graphic comic format is sure to appeal to readers (hi-low, casual, student researchers), but limits the stories to a brief re-telling. The characters drawn to portray the eyewitnesses generally appear unappealing (buck-toothed, weak-chinned, unshaven, unhappy). Since most encounters took place after dark, the pages of graphic art are also dark, which sometimes makes reading the text difficult.

Still, the combination of graphic art and subject matter is sure to appeal to “inquiring minds.” Despite a suggested list of resources for further investigation, the text would have been more credible if the author cited sources for the material.