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October 23, 2006

One of my favorite books is Alien Secrets by Annette Curtis Klause. This story takes place in the future—a future teeming with aliens.

The main character, Puck, had just gotten kicked out of boarding school. She has to take a space cargo ship, the Cat’s Cradle, to get to the planet where her parents work with the local species, the Shoowa. The Shoowa have recently been held prisoner by the evil and disgusting Grakk.

While aboard the Cat’s Cradle, Puck meets a Shoowa named Hush. Hush had lost a very important artifact and is also returning home in shame. This artifact was the Soo—the Shoowa symbol of freedom. Puck and Hush face danger and even ghosts on the Cat’s Cradle while looking for the lost symbol of freedom.

In this book, things aren't always what they seem. Puck and the other characters make false accusations and jump to wrong conclusions.

I love this book because it is an amazingly written science fiction mystery with many good details and surprise turns.

I like reading because it allows you to visit new places—even ones that don’t exist—and learn new things. Reading is also very portable. All you need is your brain and a book: no wires, plugs, batteries, or software.

My favorite place to read is everywhere. I can read in crowded arenas, daycare centers, classrooms, anywhere.

My favorite time to read is anytime. I read at six in the morning, at midnight, sometimes at noon, or three in the afternoon. You get the idea! Anytime you have a book and some time to spare is a good time to read.

My favorite types of books are sci-fi fantasy and mystery. I especially love it when the mystery is spooky, because reading it gives you an extra thrill. Reading is a truly magical thing with a great variety for all people young and old, boy or girl.

Kira Pilger is a member of the Scholastic Kids Press Corps.

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