Dancing with an Alien
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Book Overview
Branko has come to Earth on a grave mission: He must find a female and bring her home. What will happen to her on his planet isn't quite clear. But without her, his planet could die. Tonia has always loved summer, but this one is different. Her best friend is changing and her family seems to be falling apart. Then she meets someone unlike anyone she's ever met before, and she knows that this summer, everything will change. When their worlds collide, it's like nothing Branko and Tonia could have ever imagined.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0064472094
ISBN13:9780064472098
Release Date:February 2002
Publisher:HarperTeen
Length:144 Pages
Weight:0.24 lbs.
Dimensions:7.1" x 0.3" x 5.0"
Age Range:13 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 8 and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
For everyone, regardless of age, who likes Love, or Space, or Both
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
Entertaining, tender tale, reminiscent of the 80s movie STARMAN, marrying sci fi space fantasy with young love. Kind of wish the ending was a bit different. This beautiful story also reminds me of another sci-fi love book, SUMMER OF THE GREEN STAR, from '81, which I also enjoyed, but the mood of this story is darker. Again, five (green?) stars
Entertaining, Mildly Thought Provoking
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
As a sci-fi fan with a romantic streak, I found this book enjoyable on both levels. Do not be fooled by the small size, however. This book is not for children. There is no graphic sex, but there are several technical references and a very short non-graphic scene.I give this book four stars instead of three because of the final message. Putting women on a pedestal is not the same as respecting them as people. If a culture strongly admires women because of their ability to reproduce, they are not truly honouring women. Only wombs.
Dancing with an Alien is enchanting!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Branko is here on Earth on a mission & his time is running out. Tonia can hardly wait for her best friend to return from camp so their summer vacation can truly begin. At the lake she rescues a stranger from drowning; as Branko returns to consciousness he falls in love with his rescuer. Can he make his mission succeed & still love his target? Tonia is amazed that someone is taking an interest in her, a boy who is taller than she & whose ideas & interests are out of this world. What she doesn't know is that they really are! She will soon find out! Meanwhile, it's summer & a great time to fall in love.Mary Logue has spun a surprisingly profound, curiously chilling tale of first love, withheld identity & a desperate mission. Of equal parts science fiction & romance, Dancing with an Alien is going to be an oft-read favorite!
One Story, Two Voices
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Dancing With An Alien is a complete joy to read with two main characters spinning out the tale in alternating chapters. One voice is that of a teenage girl, full of youthful dreams and conflicts. The other voice is an alien young man who is visiting Earth on a special mission. Ms. Logue's humor glitters as she gives us Branko's slightly confused look at our world and human relationships. Highly recommended!
Great for Sci Fi & Romance Fans
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Dancing With An Alien is a thoughtful and romantic book, filled with just the right amount of angst--a perfect read for sci fi and romance fans.
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