Abigail St. John is a writer from Chicago with a big imagination. By day, she works as a teaching artist, sharing her love for reading and theatre with students of all ages. At night, she dreams up new ridiculous ideas to put into her stories. When she isn’t teaching or writing, Abigail can be found playing bass with her family band, the St. John Family Hour, or bothering her roommate’s cat.
Emma and the Aliens
Ten-year-old Emma is sure this summer is going to stink. Her mom is sick, she’s got a permanent sunburn, and she’s stuck with her boring grandparents in their boring retirement community. Then, a wanna-be alien hunter crashes into her life. Dorothy May Callahan imagines aliens around every corner. She’s decided to stop their invasion by pulling the biggest pranks Pleasant Rest Retirement Village has ever seen, and she’s dragging Emma along for the ride. Together, they’ll find imaginary aliens and genuine friendships that will change their lives forever. Upper MG contemporary.
