There is No Shrimp... And Other Lies My Mother Told Me

The story of a loving mother and the "alternative facts" she told her naïve and gullible son.

Publisher Marketing: "An enjoyable manga combination of humor, nostalgia, and life lessons." - BookLife Reviews "... chock full of wisdom, wit, and the protective nature only a loving parent can offer." - Indies Today ★★★★★ "Kenny's lighthearted adventures are infectious and will leave you grinning from ear to ear even after you've finished the book." - Literary Titan ★★★★★ "From elusive shrimp to other memorable fibs, this book will tickle your funny bone and tug at your heartstrings." - Mom's Choice Awards "I found myself on several occasions laughing out loud ... his stories leap off the page and into your mind." - Midwest Book Review "... continues in the same joyful spirit of the previous installment, where Kenny Loui finds a way to incorporate some grounded moral lessons into fun-filled adventure stories that you can't help but love." - Readers' Favorite ★★★★★ "... a graphic text attuned to the heart, and one that comic lovers will find to be a sumptuous delight." - Reader Views ★★★★★ "... definitely put a smile on my face. ... sentimental, funny, and enjoyable to read." - San Francisco Book Review ★★★1/2 "... a super fun, cute and nerdy graphic novel." - Scribble's Worth Book Reviews Publisher Marketing : THE TRUTH, NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH ... FROM A CERTAIN POINT OF VIEW If you've read Kenny's autobiographical manga and webtoon series, Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher , you've gained some insight into his quirky adult life and UFO-catching adventures. But have you ever wondered what your favorite UFO catcher was like as a kid? Wonder no more as you flashback to Kenny's childhood and meet the person who shaped many of his unique perspectives on life... his mom! Why are shrimp so terrifying? How are babies really made? What is the secret to superhuman flight? Discover the answers to these questions and more in UFO Catcher Ken Presents: There is No Shrimp... And Other Lies My Mother Told Me , a compilation of "alternative facts" a loving mother told her naïve and gullible son. Contributor Bio: Loui, Kenny Kenny Loui is a doctor (of philosophy), college professor, and life-long otaku. His hobbies include writing, doodling, stargazing, and binge-watching anime on Crunchyroll. He is the author of "Life Lessons from a UFO Catcher: An Autobiographical Manga," a webtoon/graphic novel series based on his experiences "rescuing" cute and cuddly plushies trapped inside arcade claw machines in South Korea, while capturing important life lessons along the way. Contributor Bio: Yamawe Yamame is a self-taught artist from the Philippines whose style draws inspiration from Japanese anime and manga. She holds a Bachelor of Information Technology and has been working as a freelance digital artist since 2014.

Format: Paperback | Pages: 102 | Publication Date: 2023-07-28