(2) K-3 "For as long as David could remember, he'd felt like a stranger on his own planet." This fictionalized account of Bowie's childhood features a somber boy struggling to figure out where he fits in at home and at school. "He felt connected to the universe and the rhythm of the stars," and on one magical night, he hears "star chatter" in the music coming out of his radio. Gigot's imaginative illustrations move from muted grays to bright pinks and purples. There are nods to some of Bowie's most well-known songs; in one spread, young David appears as many of his personas and roles: "His imagination ran wild. He was a pirate, a duke, an astronaut, a goblin king." An author's note provides the facts of Bowie's childhood, and a bulleted list offers information about Bowie's career and accomplishments.

Reviewer: Eric Carpenter

(3) YA It's the summer before senior year, and Noah's two best friends drag him to a party, even though he'd rather be listening to Bowie and contemplating his recurring dream. After he's hypnotized at this party, his friends and family start to exhibit minute but profound changes, and Noah is the only one who sees them. A darkly comedic, surreal examination of connections and shared histories.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant