In Shanto The Story of the Planet Alverst Alien by Doreen Bell, Shanto has spent thousands of years protecting his people, but their world is collapsing. Alverst, once a thriving planet, is now crumbling, and his race is disappearing. With time running out, he leads a small group on a desperate journey across the stars in search of a new home. When they arrive on Earth, it seems like a second chance, but survival isn't so simple. Humans are unpredictable, and staying hidden becomes a challenge. As Earth faces its impending disaster, Shanto is forced to make an impossible choice reveal his people and risk everything or watch another home. slip away. Their fate rests in his hands.