Title
The Owls Have Come to Take Us Away - Paperback
by Ronald L. Smith (Author)
In this delightfully creepy novel from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner Ronald L. Smith, twelve-year-old Simon thinks he was abducted by aliens. But is it real, or just his overactive imagination? Perfect for fans of Mary Downing Hahn and Louis Sachar.
Twelve-year-old Simon is obsessed with aliens. The ones who take people and do experiments. When he's too worried about them to sleep, he listens to the owls hoot outside. Owls that have the same eyes as aliens--dark and foreboding.
Then something strange happens on a camping trip, and Simon begins to suspect he's been abducted. But is it real, or just the overactive imagination of a kid who loves fantasy and role-playing games and is the target of bullies and his father's scorn?
Even readers who don't believe in UFOs will relate to the universal kid feeling of not being taken seriously by adults that deepens this deliciously scary tale.
When the evidence starts piling up and the owls keep watching, who can a kid turn to for help?
- Paranormal Mystery: A strange light on a camping trip, a mysterious mark on his stomach, and owls with eyes that don't belong on this planet. Simon knows something happened, but the truth is scarier than he can imagine.
- Alien Abduction Story: Simon is obsessed with the Grays, UFOs, and government cover-ups. After one terrifying night, he's afraid his obsession has become a reality.
- Dealing With Bullies: As if worrying about aliens isn't enough, Simon has to face school bullies and his own father's disapproval, leaving him feeling completely alone.
- Unreliable Narrator: A tense psychological thriller for kids where readers will question everything. Is Simon uncovering a conspiracy, or is his imagination getting the best of him?
Author Biography
Ronald L. Smith is the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning author of Hoodoo, The Mesmerist, and Black Panther: The Young Prince. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
strangeblackflowers.com
Twitter: @RonSmithbooks
by Ronald L. Smith (Author)
In this delightfully creepy novel from Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award winner Ronald L. Smith, twelve-year-old Simon thinks he was abducted by aliens. But is it real, or just his overactive imagination? Perfect for fans of Mary Downing Hahn and Louis Sachar.
Twelve-year-old Simon is obsessed with aliens. The ones who take people and do experiments. When he's too worried about them to sleep, he listens to the owls hoot outside. Owls that have the same eyes as aliens--dark and foreboding.
Then something strange happens on a camping trip, and Simon begins to suspect he's been abducted. But is it real, or just the overactive imagination of a kid who loves fantasy and role-playing games and is the target of bullies and his father's scorn?
Even readers who don't believe in UFOs will relate to the universal kid feeling of not being taken seriously by adults that deepens this deliciously scary tale.
When the evidence starts piling up and the owls keep watching, who can a kid turn to for help?
- Paranormal Mystery: A strange light on a camping trip, a mysterious mark on his stomach, and owls with eyes that don't belong on this planet. Simon knows something happened, but the truth is scarier than he can imagine.
- Alien Abduction Story: Simon is obsessed with the Grays, UFOs, and government cover-ups. After one terrifying night, he's afraid his obsession has become a reality.
- Dealing With Bullies: As if worrying about aliens isn't enough, Simon has to face school bullies and his own father's disapproval, leaving him feeling completely alone.
- Unreliable Narrator: A tense psychological thriller for kids where readers will question everything. Is Simon uncovering a conspiracy, or is his imagination getting the best of him?
Author Biography
Ronald L. Smith is the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award-winning author of Hoodoo, The Mesmerist, and Black Panther: The Young Prince. He lives in Baltimore, Maryland.
strangeblackflowers.com
Twitter: @RonSmithbooks
At Welibooks, we offer new, used, and collectible
books. Each title is carefully graded, and its condition is clearly listed
to ensure transparency and credibility—especially for used, collectible, rare,
and out-of-print books.
We encourage customers to read the book description
carefully to ensure the selected item meets their expectations. For detailed
information on how we grade our books, please click here. To better
understand common book-collecting terminology, visit our Glossary of Book
Terms here.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We work to ensure that your order reaches you quickly and safely. Most orders are delivered within 2–3 business days after shipment
depending on the selected shipping method, destination, and carrier.
Once your order has shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation email containing your tracking information. You can use the tracking number to follow the progress of your package and view the latest delivery updates.
For additional information about processing times, delivery options, destinations, and other shipping terms, please refer to our Shipping Policy.
Returns & Refunds
We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Eligible items may be returned in accordance with our return guidelines. Items should be returned in the same condition in which they were received and within the applicable return period.
Once an approved return is received and inspected, any eligible refund will be processed according to our policy. Certain items or circumstances may be subject to exclusions or special conditions. For complete details regarding return eligibility, time
limits, return shipping, refunds, and exceptions, please review our
Return & Refund Policy.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
We work to ensure that your order reaches you quickly and safely. Most orders are delivered within 2–3 business days after shipment
depending on the selected shipping method, destination, and carrier.
Once your order has shipped, you will receive a shipping confirmation email containing your tracking information. You can use the tracking number to follow the progress of your package and view the latest delivery updates.
For additional information about processing times, delivery options, destinations, and other shipping terms, please refer to our Shipping Policy.
Returns & Refunds
We want you to be satisfied with your purchase. Eligible items may be returned in accordance with our return guidelines. Items should be returned in the same condition in which they were received and within the applicable return period.
Once an approved return is received and inspected, any eligible refund will be processed according to our policy. Certain items or circumstances may be subject to exclusions or special conditions. For complete details regarding return eligibility, time
limits, return shipping, refunds, and exceptions, please review our
Return & Refund Policy.
3o-day Return
30-Day Return Policy
Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery.
Approved returns must be unused and returned in the same condition in which
they were received, including the original packaging when applicable.
For complete eligibility requirements, exclusions, return procedures, and refund information, please refer to our Return & Refund
Policy.
3o-day Return
30-Day Return Policy
Eligible items may be returned within 30 days of delivery.
Approved returns must be unused and returned in the same condition in which
they were received, including the original packaging when applicable.
For complete eligibility requirements, exclusions, return procedures, and refund information, please refer to our Return & Refund
Policy.
Secure Payment
Secure checkout: Payments are processed through Shopify’s secure payment system using industry-standard encryption. Welibooks does not store your complete payment card information on its servers.
We accept payments with:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, Google and Apple Pay, and more.
Secure Payment
Secure checkout: Payments are processed through Shopify’s secure payment system using industry-standard encryption. Welibooks does not store your complete payment card information on its servers.
We accept payments with:
Visa, MasterCard, American Express, PayPal, Google and Apple Pay, and more.