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Aliens & Extraterrestrials

131 books about aliens & extraterrestrials

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of Jordan Kingston and the Unknown

Jordan Kingston #1

Jordan Kingston and the Unknown

For the child who constantly asks 'what if' about the stars and craves a deep dive into the mysteries of the universe an

Cover of Earth and Sky

Earth and Sky #1

Earth and Sky

Megan Crewe

For the teen who feels like their world is spinning out of control or who struggles with unexplained anxiety and a sense

Ages 13–18

Cover of Landscape with Invisible Hand

Landscape with Invisible Hand

For the teen processing the weight of a changing world, this satirical look at life after an alien invasion explores dig

Cover of Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone

Jennifer Chan Is Not Alone

For the child grappling with the guilt of being a bystander or the pressure to fit in at the cost of being kind.

Cover of Exile

Guy Erma and the Son of Empire #3

Sally Ann Melia

For the child learning that trust is earned, not given, this interstellar adventure explores the bond between two boys f

Cover of Monsters of Men

Chaos Walking #3

Monsters of Men

For the teen grappling with the complexity of war, moral gray areas, and the heavy burden of leadership when every choic

Cover of The Accidental Hero

The Accidental Hero

For the teen grappling with heavy choices and the gray areas of right and wrong while trying to find their place in a co

Cover of A Wind in the Door

Time Quintet #2

A Wind in the Door

Madeleine L'Engle

For the child who feels protective of a sibling or struggles to find the good in someone they dislike, this cosmic journ

Cover of The Last Order

For the teenager grappling with a difficult past and searching for where they belong after breaking free from high-press

Cover of Blue Light

For the child who feels like an outsider or wonders about their place in the universe, this thriller explores the burden

Cover of Stars, Hide Your Fires

The Satori Chronicles #2

Stars, Hide Your Fires

For the teen navigating the pressure to conform while discovering that even the most 'perfect' communities have hidden c

Cover of Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks

Gordon Yamamoto and the King of the Geeks

For the teen who feels like they don't quite fit the mold, this quirky story shows how small acts of kindness can change

Cover of Into the Dark

Star Wars: The High Republic #1

For the teenager grappling with unexpected change and the pressure of new responsibilities when life pulls them away fro

Cover of Jedi Under Siege

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights #6

Jedi Under Siege

Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta

For the young reader learning to stand their ground when their values are tested. This space adventure explores staying

Cover of The Threat Within

Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #18

The Threat Within

For the young teen craving independence while still needing guidance. Explore the tension of outgrowing a mentor and fin

Cover of Speeding Bullet

Speeding Bullet

Neal Shusterman

For the child grappling with the weight of expectations or the desire to be a hero, this story explores the balance betw

Cover of Lleydrin

The Lleydrin Trilogy #1

For the teenager grappling with the weight of expectations and the realization that authority figures, including parents

Cover of Loaned Valor

The Forsaken Valor #2

For the teen navigating the weight of a difficult reputation while trying to lead with integrity in high-stakes situatio

Cover of The Artwork of Guy Erma and the Son of Empire

Guy Erma and the Son of Empire #1

The Artwork of Guy Erma and the Son of Empire

Sally Ann Melia

For the teen who feels like a pawn in someone else's game, this high-stakes space opera explores finding one's path when

Cover of Iron Widow

For the teen seeking a high stakes story about challenging unfair systems and reclaiming power in a world that tries to

Cover of The Transall Saga

The Transall Saga

For the teen who loves testing their limits, this gripping survival story explores what it takes to build a life from sc

Cover of Valor's Exodus

The Children of Valor #10

For the teen navigating the heavy weight of responsibility while fighting to protect their community and find a place to

Cover of Realms of the Gods

Warrior Unbound #2

Realms of the Gods

For the teen navigating a changing identity, this sci-fi fantasy follows a girl balancing her vampire roots with the hea

Cover of No Swimming in Dark Pond and Other Chilling Tales

Chilling Tales #1

No Swimming in Dark Pond and Other Chilling Tales

For the middle-grade reader who craves a shiver of mystery and enjoys exploring the thin line between reality and the su

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