Case File: The Second Unsittable
Summary: Here at A.L.I.E.N. we believe in strengthening the bonds between humans and intergalactics so that one day all beings can live together on Earth in harmony. That day has not come. But our Associates are working hard to achieve this goal, including Gabby Duran, Associate 4118-25125A, Sitter to the Unsittables.
Upon successfully completing her first mission, we have assigned Gabby a more . . . puzzling charge. The relationship between trolls and humans has always been rife with tension, and the troll family Gabby is assigned to is especially prickly. But Gabby is not fazed. Our footage shows Associate 4118-25125A playing, laughing, and snacking with Trymmy, the little troll boy, who seems to be thoroughly enjoying himself.
Our liaison, Edwina, informed Gabby that trolls love nothing more than a riddle—and stealing items from unsuspecting humans to add to their trove—but Gabby’s certain that all this young troll wants is to have fun. However, it might not be as simple as she thinks. After all, there’s a reason this particular alien offspring has been labeled “Unsittable.”
Praise for Gabby Duran: Troll Control
"Imaginative details and an action-packed plot make this a fun read."
—School Library Journal
"[N]ail-bitingly suspenseful. . . .The action is zippy, and there is effective humor built in to balance Gabby’s trials. . . .Sitters, take note: even if your charges aren’t as unusual as Gabby’s, there are plenty of cool ideas to borrow here about the perfect babysitting backpack that will save all sorts of situations."
—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Praise for Gabby Duran and the Unsittables
"Positively intergalactic."
—Kirkus Reviews
“Goofy inventions, wild plot, and peppy dialogue… [A] briskly plotted crowd-pleaser.”
—Booklist
“The humorous details and quick plot make this a fun book for reluctant and avid readers alike.”
—School Library Journal
Emmy-nominated writer and
New York Times best-selling author Elise Allen made a name for herself with her acclaimed young adult novel
Populazzi (Harcourt), and the Jim Henson's Enchanted Sisters chapter books (Bloomsbury). She also co-wrote Hilary Duff's best-selling Elixir series (Simon and Schuster), and Bella Thorne's YA series, Autumn Falls (Random House). In television, she has written for talent ranging from Madeline Kahn to Kermit the Frog, and is currently writing for the Disney Junior show
The Lion Guard. Her dog may or may not secretly be from another planet. You can find her online at www.eliseallen.com and on Twitter @EliseLAllen.
Daryle Conners is an award-winning writer, filmmaker and video game designer. She writes joke and riddle books and has designed many game titles for the PC and iPhone/iPad including Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, Scene It? Harry Potter, Hot Wheels Slot Car Racers, and Scene It? Twilight Saga. Her non-fiction books include Lunchtime LOLZ, Nintendo DS Hot Tips, ROFLs, Video Game Secrets and Monster High Jokes. Daryle lives in Seattle, where she still babysits from time to time. You can follow her on Twitter @Darylec.
