My Teacher Is an Alien

In Bruce Coville's classic "My Teacher Is an Alien," sixth grader Susan Simmons faces an out-of-this-world problem: her new substitute teacher, Mr. Smith, is actually an alien named Broxholm. Initially, no one believes her, but with the help of Peter Thompson, the class brain, and eventually even the school bully, Duncan Dougal, Susan uncovers Broxholm's complex motives. What starts as a seemingly simple abduction plot quickly evolves into a larger intergalactic dilemma, with the fate of humanity potentially hanging in the balance. This humorous and adventurous series starter explores themes of friendship, bravery, and questioning appearances, making it a fantastic read for children aged 8-12 who enjoy science fiction with a comedic twist.

Sixth grade is just out of this world... Susan Simmons can tell that her new substitute teacher is really weird. But she doesn't know how weird until she catches him peeling off his face -- and she realizes that "Mr. Smith" is really an alien! At first no one will believe her -- except Peter Thompson, the class brain. When Peter and Susan discover Mr. Smith's horrible plans for their classmates, they know they have to act fast. Only they can get rid of their extra-terrestrial visitor -- and save the rest of the sixth grade class from a fate worse than math tests!