Released on = December 1, 2006, 6:45 am

Press Release Author = My Alien Penfriend

Industry = Education

Press Release Summary = Dorney School\'s \'Jungle Retreat\' Reading Project had an
extraterrestrial theme when author Faiz Kermani visited the school to talk to the
children about his fiction book, \"My Alien Penfriend\" (www.myalienpenfriend.co.uk).

Press Release Body = The \'Jungle Retreat\' was previously a tired old \'demountable
hut\' that nobody really cared to visit. However, with the help of Wyeth
Pharmaceuticals and the Pineapple Pub it has been transformed into an exciting place
where pupils can enjoy quiet reading, circle time, after-school clubs and it will
even be the home of the newly formed Dorney Youth Club. It was also a great place to
meet an alien!

Suitable for the 8 to 12 year old age group, My Alien Penfriend by Faiz Kermani
examines the relationship between an eleven year old boy (Darius) and Zmod, an alien
from the distant planet of Bartoch which began when Darius joined the Inter-galactic
space Club. Over time, the two children communicate across the galaxy and form a
friendship in their quest to learn more about each other\'s planets.

As well as hearing extracts, children from the school took part in a variety of
book-related activities including drawing their own ideas of what an alien penfriend
might look like.

\"The visit was great fun and the children came up with some terrific ideas,\"
commented Faiz. \"They have no shortage of imagination and I hope they will use them
in writing their own stories.\"

Headteacher of Dorney School, Paula Allen said \'The children had a fantastic day
meeting Faiz, they gained inspiration an ideas for their own writing and are already
asking to borrow his book from the school library\'.

Note to editors:
Set 200 years in the future, young alien Zmod is eager to discover more about Earth,
when he contacts earthling Darius. Their ensuing friendship will outlast the threat
of alien terrorists, the menace of an environmental disaster and even the
reapparition of a famous Scottish monster... Cleverly written and full of suspense,
emotion and laughter, My Alien Penfriend will embark you on an unforgettable trip
between futuristic Earth and fascinating planet Bartoch. \"My Alien Penfriend\" is
available on Amazon.com, Barnes and Noble and at other online stores around the
galaxy.



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