Three funny stories about a young boy and his pocket-sized alien friend, perfect for children learning to
read.
When Charlie finds a tiny alien in his pocket, he's thrilled to make a new friend. But Zak's excitement soon makes a mess of the house. Can the pair tidy up before Mum comes home?
The Reading Ladder series helps children to enjoy learning to read. It features well-loved authors, classic characters and favourite topics, so that children will find something to excite and engage them in every title they pick up. It’s the first step towards a lasting love of reading.
Level 2 Reading Ladder titles are perfect for readers who are growing in confidence and are beginning to enjoy longer stories.
• Clear type
• Up to 8 lines per page
• Bright, appealing pictures for added interest
• A variety of sentence structures
• A wider range of vocabulary
• Strong themes and characters to discuss
All Reading Ladder titles are developed with a leading literacy consultant, making them perfect for use in schools and for parents keen to support their children’s reading.
Book band: Orange

This is Book 13 in the Reading Ladder Level 2 Series. See all Reading Ladder Level 2 books here.
See More Humorous stories
See More Personal & social issues: family issues
See More Educational: English language: readers & reading schemes
No one has written a review for 'My Secret Alien'
Why not be the first to share your opinion?
Author Elizabeth Dale has written short stories for magazines all over the world. She has had over twenty books for children published, including My Secret Alien (an Egmont Green Banana). Elizabeth lives in West Sussex.
Illustrator Vicki Gausden studied for a BA (Hons) Illustration at Edinburgh College of Art, graduating in 2005 and being awarded a Mast
Sue Graves has been a freelance children's author for more than 17 years. She has written over two hundred books for children from pre-school up to 15+ years. She writes fiction and non fiction, plays and poetry across the age ranges.
Sue loves reading all sorts of books and is at her happiest when she has a book in her hand. She also loves painting in wa