Absolutely Remarkable Thing, An

When April is heading home late one night, she encounters an alien transformer statue that she names Carl and pretends to interview as her friend records it and uploads it to YouTube. April is suddenly famous as the video goes viral and must deal with the pressure of fame on her life and on her relationships, while she and her friends also try to solve the mystery of why Carls are popping up all over the world and what their purpose could be. This engaging, relatable sci-fi novel includes well-developed themes centred on the impact of social media, the concept of fame, conspiracy theories, hope, and relationships. Suitable for literature circles and to launch writing and project-based creative activities.