Book Series · 13 Books

The Alien Next Door Books

In order from The New Kid to Alien Next Door 12: The Winter Festival.

The New Kid
Aliens for Dinner?!
Alien Scout
Trick or Cheat?
Baseball Blues
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

The New Kid
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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

13 books · Published 2018–2025

#1

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

Aliens for Dinner?!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2018

A boy discovers his new neighbor is an alien and must keep his secret

#3

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
Trick or Cheat?
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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
Baseball Blues
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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
The Mystery Valentine
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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
Up, Up, and Away!
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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
A New Planet
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A New Planet

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2020

Two friends sneak onto a spaceship to prove that their classmate is an alien.

#9

The Marvelous Museum

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2022

Three friends travel through space and visit a museum showcasing different planets and cultures.

#10
The Surprise Sleepover
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$574

The Surprise Sleepover

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2023

An alien's last Earth adventure: a sleepover before farewell.

A Fishy Adventure
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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?

4 books in 1!
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$958

4 books in 1!

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2025

A new kid hides an out-of-this-world secret. Will it be discovered?

Alien Next Door 12: The Winter Festival
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$574

Alien Next Door 12: The Winter Festival

Chapter Book · Ages 6–8 · 2025

An alien's first snow day turns frosty when jealousy threatens winter fun.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Alien Next Door series?

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.

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 #13.

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.

The people

The Creatives Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring The Alien Next Door to life.

01

A.I. Newton

Author
02

Anjan Sarkar

Illustrator
03

Alan Brown

Illustrator

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