A BOY WITNESSES THE FALL OF UFOs. NOW EVERYONE IS AFTER HIM. BOOK OF THE DECADE – The Wishing Shelf Book Awards (2013-2023) Twelve-year-old Ben Archer’s life is turned upside-down when UFOs crash near his grandfather’s house. And when a dying extraterrestrial entrusts him with a superpower, he is catapulted into hair-rising adventures across land, ocean and space. Now everyone is after him. The government considers him a cumbersome witness to The Cosmic Fall, a deadly shapeshifter wants his ability, and Ben finds himself in a race against time to unravel the secrets of his new-found power before they catch him. With no choice but to flee, Ben joins forces with the sole survivor of the crash – an alien man called Mesmo. And while the destinies of boy and alien become inextricably linked, one question hovers above their unlikely friendship: why did the aliens come to Earth in the first place? The Alien Skill Series is a science-fiction adventure story for fans of Percy Jackson, Alex Rider, Michael Vey and Crime Travelers. With over 160,000 copies distributed and ranking at the top of bestselling lists for over four years, these upper middle-grade books have won the hearts of young and old alike, turning them into a best-selling, award-winning coming-of-age series filled with superpowers, alien contact, hidden enemies and a thought-provoking glimpse into the way we treat our planet. Ideal for young readers (10-12+) and the young-at-heart. “An exciting science fiction adventure that has aliens, action, and suspense, creating a fast-paced plot in an addictive read.” — READERS’ FAVORITE “Super engaging like Harry Potter and Percy Jackson.” — Krishthepodcaster “ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS EVER!!” “One of the best young adult series that I have ever read!” “The best sci-fi series I’ve ever read!” “The series just keeps getting better and better.” “My all-time favorite series!” “One of the best middle-grade book series ever written!” “The entire Ben Archer series is absolutely fantastic!” “Cheers to Rae Knightly for taking me on a magnificent journey. I’m crying again!” “The story jumps right out of the gate and runs all the way through to the end.” “I want more!” “This series will be around for years!” “Fantastic! Magical and brilliant!” “Fabulous! Love, love, love Ben!” “In my opinion, the age range should be 10-100,” “Seriously, these books are among the hardest to put down I’ve ever read.” “My son has enjoyed these even more than Alex Rider.” “I was deeply touched.” “This series has me sitting on the edge of my seat, turning pages faster and faster.”