Alien Mom

by Minerva Taylor

It’s a humdrum Monday morning for James and Stewart Blake until—A mysterious green light from outer space streaks through the kitchen and changes their mother into a strange looking alien. Will she ever be the same? Can they get her back to normal?

51 pages, Paperback

Published July 1, 2020

About the author

Minerva Taylor has been a freelance writer for twenty years, publishing international travel articles with historical background in magazines and newspapers.. The author, who grew up in a small Ohio town, lived in New York City for thirteen years. During this time she became friends with a circle of elderly Russian émigrés, including her White Russian neighbor, who provided material and inspiration for the book and lead to her obsession with Russian history. The author spent eight years researching Russia’s Revolutionary and Stalinist Periods. She has published three children’s books and has written the third novel of her Russian Trilogy, Blood and Oil; The Devil’s Tears. Her next book, The Paper Man Dossier is scheduled to be released this year. She is married with two children and lives in London.

Reviews

[James · Rating 5 out of 5]

A delightful tale about kids who take charge when an extra-terrestrial possesses their mom. Brilliant illustrations and a humorous writing style make this a must read for children of all ages, while offering a light-hearted glimpse into the chaos and alienation of motherhood. Get this book for your kids now!

[Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

My children love this book and demand it to be read to them over and over again at bedtime. It is a highly entertaining story of how the mother of two children gets zapped by an extra-terrestrial and then the boys have to cover for her. This leads to some hilarious situations as they have to pretend in public that she is normal when she is making beeping noises and emits a green hue. The book also allows kids to imagine what it would be like without their parents looking after them, which gives them the opportunity for adventure but also makes them appreciate what it would be like if they had to fend for themselves. I would highly recommend this book for kids.

[Sandra Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

If your child is ready for chapter books, "Alien Mom" by Minerva Taylor will immensely please him/her. This entertaining story introduces a humorous look at science fiction through a child's eyes and what happens when the unthinkable happens.
Stewart and James, two young brothers getting ready for school, " were complaining about the cereal they were to finish, when a "pale, green light. . ." enters the room. Then everything happens to make this a delightful story.
Minerva Taylor is masterful in her ability to use a style of writing that sounds as good as it looks. Her use of figurative language is evident on page after page: "like the stone statue in the park" (Chapter One) through this effective simile: "The last piece of bread, toasted like a brick" (Chapter Six). Descriptive phrases abound in Ms. Taylor's story. On page four the reader will find "whooshed through the ceiling" and " on page 41 "their mother's hair straightened and fell limp." Many more examples fill the pages.
When one decides on qualities a book should contain for his/her child, "Alien Mom" is a great choice. The plot will be believeable to a child, and the language will please an adult. The vocabulary is easy, the descriptive passages are vivid, and the boys are fun but serious when necessary. What more could one want for a young reader?

Sandra Crawford. sancrawf19@gmail.com

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[Rita Berry]

The latest gem from Minerva Taylor's versatile pen is a charming little story book for children. My grandchildren, both under 9, love it. It's funny, imaginative and magical. Just the sort of book children love to read or have read to them. This book is delightfully illustrated by Victoria Possnett who captures the facial expressions perfectly to bring reality to the book.

Beri beri

[Miss C A Jermine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Definitely recommend for under 12s. I love the way the mum does weird things and doesn't even realise it-it reminds me of all
adults because they are mad! I hope Minerva Taylor writes more books.