The Dark Side of Nowhere

Marc Notes: Originally published in 1997 by Little, Brown.; Fourteen-year-old Jason faces an identity crisis after discovering that he is the son of aliens who stayed on earth following a botched invasion mission.;012 up. Biographical Note: Neal Shusterman is the author of many novels for young adults, including The Skinjacker Trilogy; "Unwind," which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults and a Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers; and "Downsiders," which was nominated for twelve state reading awards. He also writes screenplays for motion pictures and television shows such as "Animorphs" and "Goosebumps." The father of four children, Neal lives in southern California. Visit him at StoryMan.com. Review Quotes: "A tense thriller. Shusterman seamlessly combines gritty, heart-stopping plotting with a wealth of complex issues."--Kirkus Reviews "Shusterman delivers a science fiction page-turner. Cyber weaponry and strange bodily transformations keep the action speedy."--"Publishers Weekly" "This is great science fiction."--"School Library Journal"Brief Description: Fourteen-year-old Jason faces an identity crisis after discovering that he is the son of aliens who stayed on earth following a botched invasion mission. Review Quotes: "Shusterman tells a fast-paced story, giving Jason many vivid, original turns of phrase, letting the plot get weird enough to keep readers enthralled, then coming back to the human emotions at the heart of it all."--"Booklist"Review Quotes: "This is great science fiction. It's fun to read and thought-provoking at the same time."--"School Library Journal"Brief Description: Originally published in 1997 by Little, Brown. Publisher Marketing: A classic science fiction novel from bestselling author Neal Shusterman is back in print. Jason is having a bad day. The kind of day when you just don't feel like yourself. Only for Jason, it's not just a feeling. He really isn't himself. Not anymore. Who is he? That's the problem. Jason isn't sure. And it's not just him. Everyone in town is acting weird. His friends. His parents. Everyone. Billington is usually such a normal town. As Jason is about to discover, nothing will ever be normal again.... Review Citations: Ingram Paperback Advance 10/01/1999 pg. 15 (EAN 9780812568783, Mass Market Paperbound) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 pg. 117 (EAN 9781442458123, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 03/17/1997 pg. 84 (EAN 9780316789073, Hardcover) Booklist 04/01/1997 pg. 1322 (EAN 9780316789073, Hardcover) Kirkus Review - Children 03/15/1997 pg. 468 (EAN 9780316789073, Hardcover) School Library Journal 07/01/1997 pg. 98 (EAN 9780316789073, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1997 pg. 315 (EAN 9780316789073, Hardcover) ALA Best Books Young Adults 01/01/1998 pg. 1218 (EAN 9780316789073, Hardcover) ALA Recmd for Reluctant YA's 01/01/1998 pg. 1226 (EAN 9780316789073, Hardcover) Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2000 pg. 535 (EAN 9780316789073, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Shusterman, Neal Neal Shusterman is the author of many critically acclaimed novels for young adults, including the Skinjacker trilogy, Unwind, and Downsiders. He also writes screenplays for motion pictures and television shows. The father of four children, Neal lives in southern California.