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Some of the stories are a little more spooky - Elliott, Jack and Sam have an eventful camping trip, and Amy battles with a TV remote that has a mind of its own. And some are very sweet. In ''The Alien in the Garage'', Jamie gets to hug a multi-limbed alien - ''and they put all their arms round each other''. How lovely!
The stories in the collection all have a little twist in the tale. Both younger and older readers will enjoy trying to guess them in advance and I can see this allowing parents reading aloud to create really lively and interactive sessions. I saw a few coming, but missed a few too, so there is some challenge to be had. Children love a good tale of the unexpected, and I think Rob has hit upon a formula that will win him a fanbase.
''The Alien in the Garage and Other Stories'' will appeal to children from seven or eight right up to tweens and early teens. They're fun to read, they're full of jokes and irony, and some are a little bit scary, but not too much. And each one comes with a sucker punch attached. What more could you want?
