Published: March 28, 2011
Words: 43,606 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781458199041

Short description

Eleven-year-old Mikey Murphy wakes to find a stranger in his room--a kid who looks exactly like him. Meeting his alien clone and his clone's purple sister is just the start of Mikey's adventures. Can Mikey befriend the siblings, bust into a military installation, fight expert assassins, and discover an evil alien's lair? He'll have to if he wants to rescue his parents and save Planet Earth.

Extended description

An amazing $.99 science fiction ebook for kids by a nationally recognized book columnist.

Boys and girls alike will not be able to put down this book! –D. Karchut

(EARTHLING HERO) nails its place as great, easy entertainment. Five Stars! –B. Langhinrichs (Read more) An amazing $.99 science fiction ebook for kids by a nationally recognized book columnist.

Boys and girls alike will not be able to put down this book! –D. Karchut

(EARTHLING HERO) nails its place as great, easy entertainment. Five Stars! –B. Langhinrichs

EARTHING HERO starts with action, and keeps it up throughout. –R. Daly

11-year-old Mikey Murphy wakes to find a stranger in his room—a kid who looks exactly like him. Meeting his alien clone and his clone’s sister is just the start of Mikey’s adventures. Can he befriend the siblings, bust into a military installation, fight expert assassins, discover an evil alien’s lair and save the world?

It's hard to put this one down...You can only catch your breath when you get to the end! –J. Dellazanna

I enjoyed the book and it will be the first book that my children read on an ereader! –T. Lee

If you like fun, exciting science fiction adventures for kids and kids-at-heart, then EARTHLING HERO may be the best ebook for you!
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Tags

adventure, elementary, fantasy, middle school, childrens, science fiction, alien, middle grade, books for boys, boys adventure, kids fiction, ages 9 to 12, cheap ebooks, kids ebooks, kids fantasy, kids sci fi, tween books, early teen, alien books, space books

Available ebook reading formats

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Videos

Earthling Hero Middle Grade Author, Anita Laydon Miller, visits Garden of the Gods.
Earthling Hero Middle Grade Science Fiction Author, Anita Laydon Miller, visits the Siamese Twins rock formation at Garden of the Gods. In the video, Anita discusses how three of her characters discover an evil alien's lair near the formation. It's a scene that middle grade readers will enjoy. Earthling Hero is a $.99 ebook for kids ages 9-12.

Earthling Hero Author Anita Laydon Miller shows how to make tortillas
Earthling Hero Author Anita Laydon Miller shows how to make tortillas.

Earthling Hero Middle Grade Science Fiction Author, Anita Laydon Miller, Dances to Price Tag
When Earthling Hero Middle Grade Science Fiction Ebook Author, Anita Laydon Miller, is asked why her book only costs $.99, her response is to dance to Price Tag.

Earthling Hero Middle Grade Fiction Author, Anita Laydon Miller, Talks About Her ebooks for Kids
Earthling Hero Middle Grade Fiction Author, Anita Laydon Miller, Talks About Her ebooks for Kids. She describes a scene from her kids' science fiction novel in which an earthling boy is abducted by his alien clone. Together, with the help of the alien's sister, they must save the world. The $.99 ebook is appropriate for ages 9-12 and families looking for a great read-aloud.

Reviews

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Review by: greendee on May 18, 2011 :
Enjoyable read! If you like interesting characters, action packed adventure and snappy dialogue you want to read this book.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Heather Kelly on April 29, 2011 :
A lot of authors don't hit their stride in their debut book. Not so with Anita Miller. She hits her stride on page one and never lets up. My kids and I can't wait for a second book!
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Cheryl Wright on April 26, 2011 :
Such a good read! Clever adventure and characterization that keeps the reader turning the pages. Captivating for young and old alike. More please Anita Laydon Miller!
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Chris von Halle on April 25, 2011 :
Earthling Hero is a fast-paced middle-grade adventure that grabs you on page one and won’t let go until the highly satisfying, cliffhanging conclusion! There is so much to enjoy, from fun and quirky devices to unpredictable, gut-wrenching scenes (Chinese assassins, anyone?) to a little homemade alien cuisine – all with laughs sprinkled throughout. I highly recommend Earthling Hero for people of all ages, including their alien clones.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Brandon Crews on April 21, 2011 :
I thoroughly enjoyed Anita’s book. I thought it was smart and funny, with a male middle grade protagonist that smart boys can identify with.

I like the personal touches that shout Anita to me, like the tortilla making scene. I thought that bad guys were the right combination of threatening and bumbling that enable the good folks to prevail.

Anita is a good author with solid prose and a great grasp of characterization. I hope she continues to publish or epublish her books so I can keep up with her.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Jonathon Arntson on April 20, 2011 :
Oops, I missed the rating part.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

Review by: Jonathon Arntson on April 20, 2011 : (no rating)
Whether you're young or old, single or married with thirty-seven little kids, EARTHLING HERO will grab you on page one and make for an easy adventure with thought-provoking moments. The descriptions of southern Colorado are vivid and enticing, especially the NORAD parts.
(reviewed within a month of purchase)

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