New to the series
Start with The New Kid. It introduces Zeke, Harris, Roxy, and the secret driving later adventures.
Book Series · 12 Books
The Alien Next Door Books
In order from The New Kid to The Winter Festival.
An illustrated chapter-book comedy about Zeke, an alien trying to blend in on Earth, and Harris, the science-fiction fan determined to prove the new kid's secret.
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Reading order
How to Read The Alien Next Door
Read the twelve published adventures in numbered order, beginning with The New Kid. Zeke's secret, his friendships with Harris and Roxy, and the family's travel between Earth and Tragas continue from book to book.
The four-books-in-one volume collects books #1–4. The Bad Luck House is announced as book #13 but is excluded because its September 2026 publication date has not arrived yet.
Sources: Little Bee Books Alien Next Door #11, Little Bee Books Alien Next Door #12.
For parents
What Parents Should Know
Much of the humor comes from Zeke hiding that he is an alien while Harris tries to expose him. The books include secrecy, jealousy, exclusion, pranks, cheating accusations, and worries about leaving friends.
Spaceships, unfamiliar planets, alien technology, and occasional danger add excitement without graphic violence. Friendship and curiosity remain more important than the scares.
Where to start
Where Should My Child Start?
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
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$574
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
The New Kid
By A.I. Newton, Anjan Sarkar (Illustrator)
A new student joins a second-grade class and struggles to fit in with his peers, who find him strange and different
112 pages· 4,774 words· Est. 54 min read
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Summary: Zeke, an alien boy, struggles to blend in at his new school on Earth. Only Harris, a science fiction enthusiast, suspects Zeke's otherworldly origins. As Zeke befriends Roxy, Harris grows more determined to reveal the truth. When Roxy invites Zeke to Harris's house, the stakes rise. Can Harris prove his suspicions, or will Zeke's secret remain hidden? Discover the mystery in this thrilling tale of friendship and discovery.
In reading order
The Alien Next Door Series
12 books · Published 2018–2025
#1
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The New Kid
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
A new student joins a second-grade class and struggles to fit in with his peers, who find him strange and different
#2
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$574
Aliens for Dinner?!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
A boy discovers his new neighbor is an alien and must keep his secret
#3
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$574
Alien Scout
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
Two friends go on a camping trip with the Beaver Scouts, where they have exciting adventures and learn new things about each other and themselves.
#4
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$574
Trick or Cheat?
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
A boy learns about Halloween from his alien friend and they both participate in a costume contest at school.
#5
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$574
Baseball Blues
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
A young boy and his friends try out for a local youth baseball team, but one of them has a secret that could change everything
#6
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$574
The Mystery Valentine
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018
A young alien tries to navigate human customs and relationships on Valentine's Day
#7
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$574
Up, Up, and Away!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2019
A young boy struggles to cope with the news that his best friend, an alien, has to leave Earth and return to his home planet.
#8
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$574
A New Planet
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020
Two friends sneak onto a spaceship to prove that their classmate is an alien.
#9
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$574
The Marvelous Museum
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2022
Three friends travel through space and visit a museum showcasing different planets and cultures.
#10
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$574
The Surprise Sleepover
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2023
An alien's last Earth adventure: a sleepover before farewell.
#11
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$1597
A Fishy Adventure
Chapter Book · Ages 4–8 · 2025
Two friends must secretly research the ocean while on a beach trip. Can they keep their mission hidden?
#12
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$574
The Winter Festival
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2025
An alien's first snow day turns frosty when jealousy threatens winter fun.
Collected edition
The First Four Books in One
1 book · Published 2025
This volume reprints books #1–4 and is an alternative way to buy the opening stories, not an additional sequel.
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$958
The Alien Next Door: 4 Books in 1!
Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2025
A new kid hides an out-of-this-world secret. Will it be discovered?
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Alien Next Door series?
There are 12 books in the Alien Next Door series. It began with The New Kid in 2018, and the newest book, The Winter Festival, was published in 2025.
What order should you read the Alien Next Door books in?
Start with The New Kid and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #12.
What ages are the Alien Next Door books best for?
The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
Which Alien Next Door book is the longest?
The Marvelous Museum (Book #9) is the longest book in the series at 5,930 words (112 pages).
Which Alien Next Door book is the shortest?
The New Kid (Book #1) is the shortest at 4,774 words (112 pages).
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