The New Kid
A new student joins a second-grade class and struggles to fit in with his peers, who find him strange and different
Book Series · 13 Books
In order from The New Kid to Alien Next Door 12: The Winter Festival.
A new student joins a second-grade class and struggles to fit in with his peers, who find him strange and different
13 books · Published 2018–2025
A new student joins a second-grade class and struggles to fit in with his peers, who find him strange and different
A boy discovers his new neighbor is an alien and must keep his secret
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.
A boy learns about Halloween from his alien friend and they both participate in a costume contest at school.
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
A young alien tries to navigate human customs and relationships on Valentine's Day
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.
Two friends sneak onto a spaceship to prove that their classmate is an alien.
Three friends travel through space and visit a museum showcasing different planets and cultures.
An alien's last Earth adventure: a sleepover before farewell.
Two friends must secretly research the ocean while on a beach trip. Can they keep their mission hidden?
A new kid hides an out-of-this-world secret. Will it be discovered?
An alien's first snow day turns frosty when jealousy threatens winter fun.
There are 13 books in the Alien Next Door series. It began with The New Kid in 2018, and the newest book, Alien Next Door 12: The Winter Festival, was published in 2025.
Start with The New Kid and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #13.
The series is best for ages 4–8, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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