Perijee and Me — Ross Montgomery

Perijee and Me is a hilarious and touching story about an unusual friendship, a heart-stopping adventure, and the power of kindness when you're faced with an alien invasion. If E.T. the Extra Terrestrial is still “right here” in your heart, then you're sure to fall hard for the misunderstood Perijee and the one girl who's desperate to save him.

Caitlin is the only young person living on Middle Island. On the first day of vacation, she finds a tiny alien on the beach. Caitlin becomes close to her secret friend, whom she names Perijee, teaching him everything about her world and treating him like a brother.

There's only one problem: Perijee won't stop growing. And growing . . . Caitlin will have to convince the adults around her -- and Perijee himself -- that the creature they see as a terrifying monster is anything but.