Nose Pickers from Outer Space [Paperback]

Gordan Korman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 1999

A Gripping, Almost Real Life Tale!!! When Devin Hunter signs up for the national exchange student program, he doesn't count on ending up with a nerdy kid who eats paper, talks to the dog and worst of all, cannot keep his finger out of his nose. But Stan isn't really a student and his unhygenic habit may be the key to saving the world. By Gordan Korman: a man recently returned from the far reaches of OUTER SPACE!

Product Details

• Paperback: 137 pages
• Publisher: Scholastic, Inc. (1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0439148944
• ISBN-13: 978-0439148948
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,478,935 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Korman Shows Some Flashes of Old Brilliance, October 11, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nose Pickers from Outer Space (L.A.F.) (Paperback)

While certainly better than Korman's other 1999 offering, Stars From Mars, Nosepickers from Outer Space is not as good as Don't Care High, I Want to Go Home! or the Bruno & Boots series. The original title of this book, Alien Exchange Student, gives some idea of what it's about- an elementary schooler's student that he hosts turns out to be from outer space. While the story is reasonably original, many references to current events/people will hurt the book's lasting ability. Furthermore, while the book definitely has many laughs, some of the stretched humor regarding clothing doesn't work.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Eugene: Gordon Korman has done a "Bang Up" Job!, December 3, 2002

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Nose Pickers from Outer Space (L.A.F.) (Paperback)

Devin Hunter has a unique experience with his foriegn exchange buddy. He always thought he was wierd, and freaks out when he discovers his exchange buddy, Stan from Pan, is an alien with a computerized nose. Devin has to go through a lot of problems with his alien friend.
Wow! Gordan Korman did an excellent job writing this book. "Nose Pickers From Outer Space" is really cool. It entertained me the whole way through, and kept me laughing. Yet, it was pretty easy to read! I loved the catchy title, the humorous pictures, and the overall story.
If you like to laugh, are between the ages of 9-13, and want an easy book report, or want to be entertained, then this is the book for you! I highly reccommend that you read "Nose Pickers from Outer Space".

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A very funny one from Gordon Korman., August 30, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Nose Pickers from Outer Space (L.A.F.) (Paperback)

Though not as wonderful as the Bruno and Boots books, this book is awfully funny. As a 22 year old who has been reading Gordon Korman for years, I found this book to be up to Korman's standards. The alien aspect is a nice change of pace. The book still deals with Korman's favorite (as it seems to me) topic of friendship. Kids should love this one. Very fuuny with unexpected twists and turns. I just started reading it to 2 friends of mine, 7 and 11 year old brothers. They both told me they love it so far, and that they have both read ahead because they can't wait for me to finish it. We eagerly await Korman's next book.