We recently received a new chapter book for my son to enjoy called Dear Earthling: Cosmic Correspondent. It’s written by Pen Avery and is aimed at children in KS2, so perfect for my nine-year old son. The 183 page book was published through Common Deer Press in December 2018
We meet ten-year old Dethbert Jones, who lives on a planet called Crank with his pet precious, who is a chickensnail. Dethbert and his best friend Andi Social, a robot, join the Space Cadets and Dethbert starts writing letters to a pen pal on Earth. He’s never been to Earth, so he has all sorts of questions to ask.
Dear Earthling: Cosmic Correspondent is told through Dethbert’s letters, and the reader is left to imagine what the Earthling boy’s replies might have been to his correspondence. But we learn more about Dethbert’s experiences, his relationship with his younger sister and how to fly a space shuttle.
We would read a chapter together and then try to work out what our reply would be to Dethbert if he was our pen pal. I do think the book might have flowed a little better if there had been two correspondents, but I guess it made my son use his imagination to come with his own replies.
The humour in the book is definitely aimed at boys of a certain age I think, my son giggled in all the right places, he certainly enjoyed all the adventures. Although I’m not sure either of us would want to come face to face with a fourteen legged spider!
It’s a fun book and one my son has enjoyed. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and I’ve included the link to this book below for your reference.
disclosure: we were sent the item mentioned in exchange for an honest review.
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I would choose Iceland because I would like to hear more about it and hopefully cvisit one day.
I would choose America, because I love visiting America.
I would love to write to a penpal on Pitcairn Island as the history of the island is amazing.
Japan because the culture is so interesting x
I’d love to correspond with one of the 33 Chilean miners rescued in 2010. Their story is so inspiring.
Africa as I would love to visit there one day – so much wildlife I want to see out in the wild!
I’d choose Denmark as I am obsessed with that country! I want to visit but can’t afford it
South Africa – had a friend there – fascinating place
I would choose the Maldives and that way it would give me an excuse to go there
usa would be a good place xx
Japan because I find the culture fascinating.
New Zealand, because I’d hopefully have somewhere to stay when I went on holiday there!
Somewhere like Iceland where it’s completely different to us
Japan, because we could send each fun and cool things that are unique to where we live
What a fun name! Sounds like a great idea for your son to come up with the replies, made for a more interactive reading.
-Soma
America because i have a lot of friends there and they really are chatty people.
America, I love everything about America and it would give me reason to visit!
I used to write to 2 girls in America, but lost touch, so would say America again
China, because it’s somewhere I know very little about and have never visited.
Peru – I’m fascinated by the country and would love to visit!
Canada as always wanted to visit and would give me an excuse
America so they could tell me all the best places to visit x
I’d love a penpal from China, they could talk to me about their culture and society xx
I would choose China as I am fascinated by the culture there and would love to visit one day.
Kenya Africa
Iceland, been fascinated since a school project age 10!
I’d love one in New Zealand, can’t get much further away then that!
Australia as it’s looks so beautiful and I always wanted to go there
It would be America because I love the country and the culture
Cambodia, as it’s a place that fascinates me, and I’d love to learn more about it
Bali, so I could go and visit
I’d write to somebody Japan because the culture fascinates me.
iceland so I could learn about the country and culture
I’d choose France as I’d love to learn the language!
I’d like a pen pal in France as I’m trying to learn French and it would force me to practice!
I would chose America, their way of life fascinates me and they are very chatty
Italy, as I have found Italians to be friendly and cheery / happy individuals. Also they seem chatty and sociable. I believe they are known to value family members:- All generations. They seem to enjoy food, having meals socially. Have delicious food and drinks, ice cream being one of the delicious treats. I have visited Italy once, many years ago :- We really enjoyed the holiday, as great weather, lovely beach, friendly people, delicious food, etc.
Would be nice to read all about Italian pen pal’s adventures, culture, etc. Also maybe visit and learn more about the Italian way of life, etc.
My son would choose Australia as he would write to his cousin who lives there! He loved playing with him when they visited, and he misses his best friend!
Anywhere, we could exchange visits as well as long letters
id write to someone from France as id love to learn the language
I started penpalling as a child and I still do it today. I have a Polish, French and Australian friend I’ve written to for getting on for 20 years! Nothing beats getting an actual physical letter.
I would choose Australia, so I could find out about the other side of the world.
I’d choose France as I love the language and the food!!
France because ive always wanted to learn french
Australia because I’ve always wanted to go there.
China…I’ve always loved anything to do with China,Food,Clothes,Statues all their myths & legends I think in a former life i must of been Chinese lol.
France – as I’d love to go there some day and it isn’t that hard to get to so we could visit each other occasionally too.
I’d have a penpal in Japan as I’ve always been fascinated with their culture
I’d like to write to someone in botswana or another african country it would be great to learn about their lives
I would choose Hawaii as I believe its my soul place!
I’d pick Australia because I’d love to visit one day.
Germany – I used to learn German at school and I enjoyed it, but have forgotten most of it now. I would try and write some of the letter in German to help me learn it again!
It would have to be Spain as I am currently learning Spanish (I’m trying to learn a few new things each year) and this is the first language I have tried to learn so would be great to practice my new found skill!
France – I visited there a lot whilst growing up and it’s the only other language I know words and phrases from
I have wrote to many people all over the world but I’ve yet to write to anyone from New Zealand so it would be nice to hear more about that country.
Australia because their wildlife is so strange
I would pick Japan because of the language.
I would pick Italy and maybe they can send me recipes for tasty pizzas and pasta
I would choose Spain, then maybe I could learn more about the culture and the language
I’d choose a penpal in the Philippines to learn their culture.
America so I could learn more about the country
Australia because its a beautiful place x
I would choose someone in Canada to hear about their winters and seeing moose out on the streets.
Australia be sure the people and so outgoing there.