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Alfie Slider vs the Shape Shifter
Some people say that Alfie Slider is a bit weird, but he thinks that weird just means different. Weird is good!
Living with his 'different' family is never predictable for Alfie, but nothing could prepare him for what happens when he finds a strange key on his way home from school. This is no ordinary key – it seems to break the laws of physics! Once he's figured out how to use it, Alfie is caught up in adventures that are literally out of this world.
This story has evil grannies, flame-throwing frogs, bossy computers, shape-shifting aliens, huge explosions, best friends and parallel universes. In other words, it's a bit weird…but weird just means different!
Living with his 'different' family is never predictable for Alfie, but nothing could prepare him for what happens when he finds a strange key on his way home from school. This is no ordinary key – it seems to break the laws of physics! Once he's figured out how to use it, Alfie is caught up in adventures that are literally out of this world.
This story has evil grannies, flame-throwing frogs, bossy computers, shape-shifting aliens, huge explosions, best friends and parallel universes. In other words, it's a bit weird…but weird just means different!
113 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 20, 2017
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About the author
Sarah Dixon
4 books10 followersSarah Dixon lives in York with her two children and a growing menagerie of pets.
Her love of Sci Fi began watching Tom Baker battle the Daleks (through her fingers); she keeps a TARDIS key with her at all times, just in case. After years of reading and watching Sci Fi, her brain was so full of story ideas that they stuck to memories of things her children had said, or done, and came pouring out of her fingers as Alfie Slider vs the Shape Shifter.
Sarah aims to write books that adults will enjoy reading to children, as much as children enjoy reading to themselves. Stories to bring families together, packed with action, adventure and a side order of humour.
When she isn’t pretending to be Alfie Slider (aka writing the sequel), Sarah writes short stories for all ages. She’s been included in a number of anthologies, been successful in competitions, has won an award for writing a ghost story, and is a member of York Writers.
If she isn’t at her keyboard, Sarah will probably be visiting a school somewhere, encouraging children to read, write, or save the world.
Her love of Sci Fi began watching Tom Baker battle the Daleks (through her fingers); she keeps a TARDIS key with her at all times, just in case. After years of reading and watching Sci Fi, her brain was so full of story ideas that they stuck to memories of things her children had said, or done, and came pouring out of her fingers as Alfie Slider vs the Shape Shifter.
Sarah aims to write books that adults will enjoy reading to children, as much as children enjoy reading to themselves. Stories to bring families together, packed with action, adventure and a side order of humour.
When she isn’t pretending to be Alfie Slider (aka writing the sequel), Sarah writes short stories for all ages. She’s been included in a number of anthologies, been successful in competitions, has won an award for writing a ghost story, and is a member of York Writers.
If she isn’t at her keyboard, Sarah will probably be visiting a school somewhere, encouraging children to read, write, or save the world.
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June 30, 2017
This book was entered and was a RED RIBBON WINNER in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Title: Alfie Slider vs The Shape Shifter
Author: Sarah Dixon
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 16
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 5/10
Of the 16 readers:
14 would read another book by this author.
5 thought the covers were good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
12 would recommend them to another reader to try.
16 thought the opening chapter was very exciting.
14 felt this author understands what children enjoy reading.
Readers’ Comments
‘The opening chapter on the spaceship is sooooo exciting.’ Boy, aged 11
‘I didn’t like the cover or the blurb. But I read the story anyway and I liked it a lot. The first chapter is exciting. Then it drops off a bit. Then it is exciting all the way to the end. The writing style is easy to follow, and this author is very good at making the adventure really exciting. I will read other books by her.’ Boy, aged 12
‘I like sci-fi so this a perfect for me. And it was!!!!! Loved the story, loved the characters and I loved the ending. Not too long, not too short. Also, not too descriptive with plenty of speech. Boring cover though.’ Boy, aged 12
‘This is a gem of a book. Ignore the poor cover and badly-written blurb and delve in. This author can write. Her descriptive work is excellent, and she can balance speech and pacey adventure well. Tons of imagination too. Repackage it and this will do well.’ Publisher, aged 53
‘I liked many things. The chapters are not too long so I can read it before I go to sleep. Also, there’s so much happening on every page. I never get bored.’ Girl, aged 12
‘Fast-paced and exciting. A Red Ribbon Winner and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
Title: Alfie Slider vs The Shape Shifter
Author: Sarah Dixon
Star Rating: 4 Stars
Number of Readers: 16
Stats
Editing: 8/10
Writing Style: 9/10
Content: 8/10
Cover: 5/10
Of the 16 readers:
14 would read another book by this author.
5 thought the covers were good or excellent.
15 felt it was easy to follow.
12 would recommend them to another reader to try.
16 thought the opening chapter was very exciting.
14 felt this author understands what children enjoy reading.
Readers’ Comments
‘The opening chapter on the spaceship is sooooo exciting.’ Boy, aged 11
‘I didn’t like the cover or the blurb. But I read the story anyway and I liked it a lot. The first chapter is exciting. Then it drops off a bit. Then it is exciting all the way to the end. The writing style is easy to follow, and this author is very good at making the adventure really exciting. I will read other books by her.’ Boy, aged 12
‘I like sci-fi so this a perfect for me. And it was!!!!! Loved the story, loved the characters and I loved the ending. Not too long, not too short. Also, not too descriptive with plenty of speech. Boring cover though.’ Boy, aged 12
‘This is a gem of a book. Ignore the poor cover and badly-written blurb and delve in. This author can write. Her descriptive work is excellent, and she can balance speech and pacey adventure well. Tons of imagination too. Repackage it and this will do well.’ Publisher, aged 53
‘I liked many things. The chapters are not too long so I can read it before I go to sleep. Also, there’s so much happening on every page. I never get bored.’ Girl, aged 12
‘Fast-paced and exciting. A Red Ribbon Winner and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Book Awards
February 10, 2017
This is an excellent book for young, voracious readers. Alfie is an engaging main character who I hope we we'll see again. The plot works well: it is tight, fast moving and satisfying. What Dixon has achieved is considerable for a first-time author; it is a well thought out, carefully written and, most importantly, highly readable novel – a bit of a page-turner in fact.
August 21, 2017
Won a copy of this and it looks good quality. Am looking forward to reading it and will review properly then.
April 14, 2017
I really enjoyed this book. It was funny and my next door neighbours little boy enjoyed the story as well. It kept him begging for just one more chapter. Can't wait of the next one.
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May 22, 2017Really easy to read, fun book. I would recommend this to early teens!
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