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 5 Favorite Books About Alien Invasion

The Hork-Bajir Chronicles
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$574
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1998

The Hork-Bajir Chronicles

A peaceful race faces invasion by parasitic foes.

206 pages· 39,188 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2 Goodreads · 4,457 ratings
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Summary: On a distant world, Aldrea, an Andalite, and Dak, a Hork-Bajir, confront a dire threat as the parasitic Yeerks seek to enslave Dak's gentle people. Can they resist the invasion and protect their world from Visser Three's ruthless grasp?
Lizard Music
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$1139
Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1976

Lizard Music

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 Goodreads · 2,297 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?
The True Meaning of Smekday
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$1398
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.

423 pages· 86,086 words· Est. 12 hour read
4.1 Goodreads · 10,210 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?
The White Mountains
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$858
Chapter Book · Ages 9–13 · 1967

The White Mountains

Humans fight for freedom from alien machines controlling Earth.

272 pages· 43,803 words· Est. 5 hour read
4.0 Goodreads · 15,195 ratings
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Summary: Will Parker never imagined rebelling against the alien Tripods that dominate Earth. As his thirteenth birthday approaches, he must escape their control. With the help of a mysterious ally, Will embarks on a dangerous journey to the White Mountains, a rumored haven of freedom. But the Tripods are relentless, and time is running out. Can Will and his friends reach safety before they are captured and subdued?
The Secret
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$474
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1997

The Secret

By K.A. Applegate · Book #9 in the Animorphs series

The Animorphs must outsmart the Yeerks with a risky, smelly morph.

158 pages· 28,636 words· Est. 4 hour read
3.8 Goodreads · 6,384 ratings
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Summary: The Animorphs' secret hideout is under threat as the Yeerks close in. Cassie devises a daring plan to outwit their relentless enemy using an unusual, stinky morph. But with Visser Three's cunning, can they truly gain the upper hand? As tensions rise, the stakes are higher than ever, and the battle for survival takes an unexpected turn. Will Cassie's strategy be enough to save them, or will the Yeerks finally gain the advantage? Dive into a world where every decision could mean life or death, and nothing is as it seems.