David Gershwin's summer is about to take a turn for the weird. When his dad's new patient Zelda tells him shes from outer space and on a quest to take Johnny Depp back to her planet, he knows he should run away screaming. But with one look from her mean, green eyes, David's hooked, and soon he's leaping across rooftops, running from police, and stealing cars just to stay by her side. He might not be a typical hero, but David's going to get the girl even if it takes him to the ends of the earthor beyond.
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"[T]his improbably entertaining adventure feels like a Daniel Pinkwater treatment for an early John Cusack film" - Publishers Weekly
"This book should be in the hands of every teen male reader" - Shelf Awareness
"With a decidedly European sensibility, this French import takes readers on a madcap, quirky adventure..." - School Library Journal
"This book should be in the hands of every teen male reader" - Shelf Awareness
"With a decidedly European sensibility, this French import takes readers on a madcap, quirky adventure..." - School Library Journal
About the Author
Gary Ghislain is a French-American author living in Antibes, France. This is his first novel.
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Born in France to an international family (1 part French, 2 parts Spanish, 1 part Strange), Gary Ghislain grew up between Paris and the French Riviera. After obtaining a master's degree in literature and linguistics at the University of Paris 8, he packed his passport, a few reasonably clean T-shirts and his beloved Converse shoes, and headed out to travel the world, work odd jobs and write young adult novels. He now lives in Antibes on the French Riviera, enjoying the sun and the sea while working on his novels.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
David's father is a psychotherapist, helping patients in the French countryside. He has a new patient named Zelda, who talks about being an alien from the planet Vahalal. She's on a mission to find her mate--she has his genetic code and pictures of him, but she doesn't know his whereabouts. David usually thinks nothing of his father's patients, but he can't ignore Zelda. She says strange things, has a violent streak, is covered in tattoos...and she's incredibly hot. David finds himself doing anything to be near her. They go on a wacky adventure through Paris, eluding police officers and searching for her chosen one, who happens to be Johnny Depp. This book is hilarious and fun. Because of the length and fast-paced action, I read it fast. And I want more of this sci-fi quirkiness.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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How I adored this book! It was a fresh and breezy take on a couple themes, aliens, coming of age, and love. It was a fast read, that had the action moving the entire time.
I can't say I liked the characters much, but that's not really what moved the book. The action and ideas behind them drove me to keep turning the pages.
I know a lot of people are turned off by the 'implied sexual encounter' being in a book rated for those 12 and up. But, frankly, it wasn't icky or descriptive. It wasn't anything a 12+ reader picking up this book wouldn't already be aware of. Honestly, I thought the violence was much more problematic... seriously, the beat downs were ALL over this book.
It's a creative little book, very funny and enjoyable to read. I'm going to have my 13y/o niece read it, because she's going to think it's great!
I can't say I liked the characters much, but that's not really what moved the book. The action and ideas behind them drove me to keep turning the pages.
I know a lot of people are turned off by the 'implied sexual encounter' being in a book rated for those 12 and up. But, frankly, it wasn't icky or descriptive. It wasn't anything a 12+ reader picking up this book wouldn't already be aware of. Honestly, I thought the violence was much more problematic... seriously, the beat downs were ALL over this book.
It's a creative little book, very funny and enjoyable to read. I'm going to have my 13y/o niece read it, because she's going to think it's great!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is just what you would expect from the title. It is funny, quirky, and full of action. There were a lot of unique and one of a kind characters. David is a sweet boy that gets stuck in the middle of the story. Zelda is rather violent at times, but you can't help loving her. She is really interesting and one of a kind. David's mother scared me. She was so mean to everyone and had to have it her way. The plot of this book was really unique. It was very wild and so much was happening at once. Luckily I never felt overwhelmed and was able to enjoy this quick and fun read. I recommend it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Sometimes you can judge by the cover.
Having just finished Wicked: The life and times of the wicked with of the west (or whatever the full title is) I was looking for something new to read. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Steve C
2.0 out of 5 stars
Could a Name Smell so Sweet?
The title of the book, How I Stole Johnny Depp's Alien Girlfriend, might grab your attention right away and spark your curious imagination. Thats what it did to me. Read more
Published 10 months ago by rareoopdvds
5.0 out of 5 stars
A really long review saying I really like this book
I didn't really have a good reason to buy this book , other than I think it was a daily deal at the time and after reading the description page and seeing the cover image it looked... Read more
Published 12 months ago by XodusEagle
4.0 out of 5 stars
Funny and light - for comedy fans of all ages
I confess that I bought this book for two reasons:
1- I wanted to try downloading purchases on my new Kindle, and
2 -The book had the words 'Johnny Depp' in the... Read more
1- I wanted to try downloading purchases on my new Kindle, and
2 -The book had the words 'Johnny Depp' in the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. Goldberg
3.0 out of 5 stars
interesting concept, but disturbed by character age
Funny and quick read, but a 14 year old having sex with an alien was disturbing to me. I just pretended he was 17 or 18.
Published 17 months ago by mabel
1.0 out of 5 stars
Utter crap
I'm a high school librarian, and I read this to decide if I want to add it to my high school collection or to the middle school collection. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Susan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and entertaining
Fourteen-year old David Gershwin's dad is a famous Paris thearapist who specializes in troubled teens. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Peggy Tibbetts
4.0 out of 5 stars
Fun Sci-fi read for young adults
The title is a clear lead on the books story line. Based on a 14yr old son of a Psychiatrist, David becomes envovled with one of his father's patients who, just happens to believe... Read more
Published 20 months ago by B. Anderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Reminds me of Daniel Pinkwater.
I wasn't expecting much from a book with this title, but I was surprised at how good it was. The story is well told and quite funny. Read more
Published 20 months ago by J. Holt
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hilarious and Ridiculous
This book is utterly ridiculous...in the best possible way. I'm not usually one for alternative worlds or aliens but this one amused me. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Rachel Kramer Bussel
