“Mary & the Alien is a melancholy story that provides a measure of hope to kids who find themselves the victims of abuse or bullying. The story takes place decades ago, but the problems little Mary is confronted with are just as pertinent today. Throughout the narrative, Ashley Good does an amazing job capturing the innocence and intuition of youth. ... If you’ve ever struggled to find a place in your own life, let Mary & the Alien be your escape!” - Indies Today
Bullied at school and abused at home, life isn’t easy for nine-year-old Mary Schmidt. On one fateful summer’s night in 1947, Mary’s life is changed forever when she discovers a crashed alien spaceship and its lone surviving passenger.
Set in the small town of Falkland, British Columbia, MARY & THE ALIEN explores an alternative Canadian version of the famed Roswell Incident through the eyes of young Mary and the women in her life.