Book Series · 4 Books

Pluto Rocket Books

In order from New in Town to Over the Moon.

New in Town
Full Blast!
Over the Moon
New in Town
Joe Pidge Flips a Lid
Full Blast!
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

New in Town
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1348
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

New in Town

By Paul Gilligan

A young alien befriends a neighborhood king and learns about the importance of being outstanding and sharing with others

88 pages· 1,988 words· Est. 30 min read
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Summary: Pluto Rocket, an alien on a secret mission, lands in a bustling neighborhood. Disguised and curious, she meets Joe Pidge, a street-savvy pigeon with a flair for style. As Joe guides Pluto through the quirks of urban life, he discovers that this out-of-this-world visitor has much to teach him. Together, they embark on a hilarious adventure, challenging perceptions and forging an unlikely friendship. What surprises await Joe as he learns from Pluto's cosmic perspective?
In reading order

Pluto Rocket Series

4 books · Published 2023–2025

#1

New in Town

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

A young alien befriends a neighborhood king and learns about the importance of being outstanding and sharing with others

#2

Joe Pidge Flips a Lid

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2023

An alien and a pigeon embark on a neighborhood adventure, but a missing hat complicates their plans.

Full Blast!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2025

An alien's mission to prove Earthlings are nice spirals into chaos and heroics.

Over the Moon
Graphic Nov.
Sale price
$1348

Over the Moon

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025

Alien and bird must prove Earthlings are nice, but space misadventures complicate their mission.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Pluto Rocket series?

There are 4 books in the Pluto Rocket series. It began with New in Town in 2023, and the newest book, Over the Moon, was published in 2025.

What order should you read the Pluto Rocket books in?

Start with New in Town and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Pluto Rocket books best for?

The series is best for ages 6–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Pluto Rocket to life.

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Paul Gilligan

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