About This Book
In Todd Strasser's "Help! I'm Trapped in an Alien's Body," Jake Sherman, known for his mischievous streak, finds himself in a truly sticky situation: he's swapped bodies with an alien. This isn't Jake's first body-switching rodeo, but this time, his new alien body is a lazy junk-food enthusiast, while the alien is off enjoying Jake's human form. With the help of his friends and the reluctant assistance of his older sister, Jake must figure out how to reverse the switch. This chapter book is perfect for early to late elementary readers (ages 7-10) who enjoy fast-paced, humorous science fiction. It subtly touches on themes of identity, responsibility, and making good choices, all wrapped in an entertaining adventure.
Jake Sherman has switched bodies - again. And this time with an alien. A funny-looking alien. From a planet where aliens sit around and watching TV and eating junk food all day long. Sounds good to Jake but the alien has run off with Jake's body. Does Jake really want to be a couch potato...forever?
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you could switch bodies with anyone or anything for a day, who or what would it be and why?
2
What do you think Jake learns about himself by being in someone else's body?
3
The alien loves junk food and TV. What are some healthy choices Jake might wish the alien would make in his body?
4
How important is it to be true to yourself, even when it's hard?
5
Jake's friends stick by him. What makes a good friend?
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