Lin Oliver is a writer and producer who has worked on TV, film, and children's books. She is currently the executive director of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI). Henry Winkler is an Emmy- award-winning actor, writer, director, and producer who has created some of the most iconic TV roles, including the Fonz in Happy Days and Gene Cousineau in Barry. They both live in Los Angeles.
Winkler and Oliver bring their sharply honed sense of comedy and extensive experience in the television industry to Buddy's antics on the set . . . This results in an endearingly strange protagonist that will resonate with any kid who has felt like an outsider. A sense of humor and empathy are required for this zany adventure. --Booklist A silly sci-fi series. --Kirkus Reviews The creators of the Hank Zipzer books take full comedic advantage of an outlandish premise. --Publishers Weekly Sci-fi lovers will find Winkler's new book completely out of this world. . . A funny interstellar adventure that will have readers watching the cosmos for the second book to arrive. --SLJ Review A Hollywood adventure that's truly out of this world! Alien Superstar has it all... action, suspense, and big laughs! --Jeff Kinney, author of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series Henry Winkler and Lin Oliver keep us laughing while slipping in a lesson for kids--accept everyone as they are, even if they have suction cups for feet. Alien Superstar is a super fun read for middle grades on up. --Jennifer Garner