num_pages: 112
description: A shapeshifting extraterrestrial cop, Zymel, enlists the aid of shrimpy seventh-grader Frank Dunn and his friend Lauren to repair his flying saucer and recapture Fek, an escaped shape-changing prisoner. As they change in rapid succession, Frank and Lauren find themselves mixed up with a ram, a dog, a watermelon, a bottle of aspirin, and a bicycle. In an exciting ending, Frank, Lauren, and Zymel finally nab the evil Fek. "Moves rapidly to a surprising and definitely satisfying conclusion."—SLJ. "Funny scenes abound in this fast-paced, enthralling adventure."—H. "This story should be a hit."—BL.
language: English
title: Shape-Changer
titlecomplete: Shape-Changer
genres: Aliens, Childrens, Science Fiction, Juvenile, Young Adult, Fantasy, Fiction
ratings_count: 60
awards: awardedAt: 788947200000
name: Golden Duck Award
category: Middle Grades (Eleanor Cameron Award)
publisher: HarperCollins