Book Series · 3 Books

Moon Base Alpha Books

In order from Space Case to Waste of Space.

The Moon Base Alpha series is a set of 3 chapter books by Stuart Gibbs, published between 2014 and 2018. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 350 pages.

Space Case
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Waste of Space
Space Case
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About the series

What's Moon Base Alpha About?

Three connected science-fiction mysteries follow twelve-year-old Dash Gibson, one of the first children living on the moon, as he investigates crimes inside Moon Base Alpha.

Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Space Case
Sale price
$1797
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

Space Case

By Stuart Gibbs

A young lunar resident uncovers a deadly secret on Moon Base Alpha.

337 pages· 69,927 words· Est. 9.5 hour read
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Summary: Twelve-year-old Dashiell Gibson is stuck on Moon Base Alpha, where boredom reigns until the base's top scientist is found dead. While others dismiss it as an accident, Dash suspects murder. With a groundbreaking discovery at stake, Dash must unravel the mystery before the killer strikes again. Can he uncover the truth in time, or will the secrets of the moon remain buried forever?
In reading order

Moon Base Alpha Series

3 books · Published 2014–2018

#1
Space Case
#1 in Series
Sale price
$1797

Space Case

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014

A young lunar resident uncovers a deadly secret on Moon Base Alpha.

#2
Spaced Out
#2 in Series
Sale price
$1797

Spaced Out

Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2016

A moon base commander vanishes. Can a young detective solve the mystery before it's too late?

#3
Waste of Space
#3 in Series
Sale price
$858

Waste of Space

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018

A poisoned billionaire on the moon. Can Dash uncover the truth before it's too late?

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Moon Base Alpha series?

There are 3 books in the Moon Base Alpha series. It began with Space Case in 2014, and the newest book, Waste of Space, was published in 2018.

What order should you read the Moon Base Alpha books in?

Start with Space Case and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #3.

What ages are the Moon Base Alpha books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

Which Moon Base Alpha book is the longest?

Space Case (Book #1) is the longest book in the series at 69,927 words (337 pages).

Which Moon Base Alpha book is the shortest?

Waste of Space (Book #3) is the shortest at 66,273 words (368 pages).

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The people who bring Moon Base Alpha to life.

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Stuart Gibbs

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