Aliens Stole My Body
| Company type | Children's book |
|---|---|
| Industry | Publishing |
| Founded | 1998 |
| Founder | Bruce Coville |
| Products | Children's science fiction novels |
Aliens Stole My Body is a children's science fiction book authored by Bruce Coville and released in 1998. This title represents the fourth entry in the Rod Albright Alien Adventures series. The cover art and interior illustrations were crafted by Katherine Coville, the author's spouse.
Film Adaptation
The movie version, titled Aliens Stole My Body, was directed by Sean McNamara. The film features a cast including Jayden Greig, George Takei, Dan Payne, and Alex Zahara. It debuted on the streaming platform Netflix in the United States on August 4, 2020.
Plot summary
Serving as the finale to the four-part saga, Aliens Stole My Body begins after Selima Khan has left. The team from The Search for Snout divides into three distinct groups: Rod and Seymour journey to Kryndamar accompanied by Snout, Elspeth, and Madam Pong, who acts as the Ferkel's Diplomatic Officer; Grakker and Phil, the Ferkel’s science officer, attempt to reestablish contact with the Galactic Patrol; meanwhile, Ah-Rit teams up with Tar Gibbons to recover Rod’s stolen body from BKR.
On Kryndamar, Rod undergoes mental training with Snout and gains new allies such as Mir-Van, an intergalactic pet merchant, along with his family and business associate Grumbo. They find out that BKR has uncovered their deception—Rod’s brain is vacant—but intends to use it as bait by capturing Rod’s mother and siblings on Earth.
Upon arriving back on Earth, all members except Grumbo and Mir-Van’s family are seized by BKR and his associates, including the betrayer Arly Bung, aboard the Merkel. Later at BKR’s base, they are joined by Grakker, Phil, Selima Khan, Ah-Rit, and Tar Gibbons. Presented with a deadly ultimatum to disclose Rod’s mind location or face death, Rod commands Snout to restore him to his body. Utilizing abilities gained from Tar Gibbons and Snout, he overcomes BKR’s forces and defeats BKR himself.
After their triumph, Rod returns to Earth with his family but retains the ability for future space exploration. BKR and his followers are incarcerated pending trial. Meanwhile, the Ferkel crew face legal proceedings for their insubordination as they escort BKR’s group to Galactic Patrol headquarters.
References
- Lempke, Susan Dove. "Books for Youth: Books for Middle Readers." Booklist 95.5 (Nov. 1998): 490.
- Feulner, Debbie. "Grades 5 & 99th