Alan isn't brave or strong, and he's not much good at soccer. What's more, he seems to be a bully magnet. Everything changes one day when a tiny alien from Jupiter takes up residence in Alan's nose. Alan's new condition baffles medical science, but it gives him a whole new, and hilarious, way to solve his problems.

• Mr. Christie's Book Award - Best Children's Book, 1998
• Kids' Pick of the List - American Booksellers Association
• Official Selection, Young Adult Library Services Association Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults List 1999
• Short listed, Young Reader's Choice Award, 2001
• Short listed, Rocky Mountain Book Award, 2001
• Canadian Toy Testing Council, Great Book for Children, 2003

". . . snort-out-loud funny." - City Parent

"A delightfully funny, fast-paced story that will turn readers into instant fans. . . . A surefire hit." - Booklist

''Alan Dingwall, 13, has an alien from Jupiter living in his nose. As unlikely as that may sound, it is the basis of a very funny, very good novel. " - Globe & Mail

“With an utterly zany premise, one which we cheerfully accept, Richard Scrimger pulls off a daring high-wire act, juggling wild comedy, clever wit and occasional appropriate tenderness in a novel that satisfies on every level. The characters are splendid and true, the dialogue is dead-on, the setting as solid as stone. welcome to a new - and very bright - star in the firmament of young people's fiction.” - Claire Mackay

“Richard Scrimger brings his considerable charm, wit and imagination to this delightful tale. In his playful yet subtle way, Scrimger manages to remind us that a child's sense of wonder can set the world right.” - Joseph Kertes

“Anyone looking for a funny yet lyrical, pun-riddled yet intelligent story should pick The Nose from Jupiter. . .Norbert proves to be a first-rate nose for trouble. " - Owl Canadian Family

"This book will make you laugh . . ." - Kidsworld

"introspective... warmly written, often funny..." - Canadian Children's Literature

"...this book would make anyone laugh - how long am I going to have to wait for a sequel?" - Children's Books News