Books About Alien Invasion

The Best Alien Invasion Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about alien invasion? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

The Shortlist

Our 2 Favorite Books About Alien Invasion

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1976

Lizard Music

By Daniel Pinkwater

A boy investigates mysterious lizard musicians appearing on TV, leading to a surreal adventure.

160 pages· 32,980 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,278 ratings

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Summary: In the 1970s, with his parents away, Victor explores the mystery of lizard musicians on TV. Teaming up with the eccentric Chicken Man and his hen, Claudia, they embark on a surreal adventure to a floating island. Are these lizards from outer space or somewhere even stranger? Victor's curiosity leads him into a world where logic bends and anything is possible. Will he uncover the truth behind the lizards' bizarre appearances?

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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2007

The True Meaning of Smekday

By Adam Rex · Book #1 in the Smek series

A girl and an alien mechanic embark on a wild quest to save Earth from invasion.

Cybils Award (2007)Odyssey Award (2011)

423 pages· 86,086 words· Est. 12 hour read

4.1/5 Goodreads · 10,131 ratings

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Summary: Twelve-year-old Gratuity Tucci faces an unexpected adventure when aliens invade Earth, abducting her mother and renaming the planet Smekland. Teaming up with a renegade alien named J.Lo, Gratuity embarks on a daring journey in a hovercar to rescue her mom and thwart another alien threat. Will their unlikely friendship and outrageous plan be enough to save the world?

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