First published 2008
Zaleb, a fascinated alien from the planet Galabrazolus, has always dreamed of visiting the "blue planet" and capturing one of its legendary monsters for a pet. When she gets her own spaceship for her birthday, she sets off on an intergalactic adventure. But on Earth, Zaleb quickly realizes the "monsters" she sought - humans - are far more complex and unpredictable than she imagined. As her attempts to nab an Earthling go hilariously awry, Zaleb finds herself drawn into the lives of a young girl named Izzy and her family. What starts as a simple pet-snatching mission becomes a heartwarming lesson about friendship, empathy, and the true meaning of "monster."
Genres: fiction, adventure, fantasy, contemporary, aliens, comedy
Vibes: emotional, heartwarming, humorous, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Earth, Galabrazolus
74 pages · Paperback · Barrington Stoke