The Alien Next Door 1: The New Kid

The Alien Next Door 1: The New Kid
Author: A.I. Newton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2018-04-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499805608

In the first book of the Alien Next Door series, an alien boy named Zeke tries to fit in and adjust to life on Earth, while a classmate, Harris, suspects that Zeke might not be quite what he claims to be. Zeke the alien is on his way to his first day of school, feeling down because he has to start over again on a new planet, as his scientist parents constantly move to wherever their research takes them. When he gets to school, no one seems to notice anything strange or different about him except Harris, a kid obsessed with science fiction and aliens. Harris sees Zeke doing extraordinary things but can't convince anyone, least of all his best friend, Roxy, that Zeke might be an alien. Roxy just thinks Harris is jealous that she's becoming friends with Zeke. But when Roxy invites Zeke over to Harris's house, will Harris find a way to prove that he's right?

Alien Next Door

Alien Next Door
Author: Joey Spiotto
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-11-03
Genre: Humor
ISBN: 1785650262

See a new, caring side to the legendary science fiction monster as he tends to Jonesy the cat, endeavours to keep his house cleaner than the Nostromo, and searches for his place on a cold, new, alien world: Earth. From facehuggers to feather dusters, discover how the perfect killing machine relaxes after a day of scaring space marines.

The Alien Next Door 2: Aliens for Dinner?!

The Alien Next Door 2: Aliens for Dinner?!
Author: A.I. Newton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 111
Release: 2018-04-10
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499805632

In the second book of the Alien Next Door series, Harris and Roxy go over to Zeke's house and meet his strange family. Will Harris be able to prove to Roxy that Zeke and his family are aliens? Harris has his suspicions that the new kid at school, Zeke, is an alien, but he hasn't been able to prove it to his best friend, Roxy. When they're both invited over to Zeke's house, Harris thinks this is the perfect opportunity for him to research Zeke's alien family and show Roxy that they're all from another planet. But Roxy is perfectly fine playing with all of Zeke's alien technology which she just thinks is "hi-tech," and as a thank you, Harris's parents invite Zeke's parents over for dinner. At dinner, no one but Harris seems to notice all the strange things Zeke's family is doing-like making food levitate to their mouths. However, Zeke realizes that Harris is the only one noticing these things and decides to use this opportunity to have a little more fun at dinner. . . .

The Alien Next Door 7: Up, Up, and Away!

The Alien Next Door 7: Up, Up, and Away!
Author: A.I. Newton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2019-03-19
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499808070

In the seventh book of The Alien Next Door series, Zeke's parents have completed their research on Earth, and Zeke may have to move away! Zeke the alien comes home one day to find his parents packing. They tell him that their mission researching Earth is finished, and they're all going back to Tragas to be assigned to a new planet. Zeke is sad to once again leave and go to an unfamiliar place, especially now that he has great friends on Earth in Harris and Roxy. Harris is just as upset when Zeke tells him, and together, they come up with a plan to try to stop Zeke's departure. Will they be able to stop his family from going back to their home planet?

The Alien Next Door 6: The Mystery Valentine

The Alien Next Door 6: The Mystery Valentine
Author: A.I. Newton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2018-12-18
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499807279

In the sixth book of the Alien Next Door series, Harris explains Valentine's Day to Zeke, and Zeke develops a crush! Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and Harris explains the holiday and its traditions to Zeke. When Zeke gets an anonymous valentine, Harris is excited to help him figure out who sent it, but Zeke is confused at the customs of Earth, and his efforts to get a girl to notice him by doing what Harris tells him to don't go quite right. Will Zeke be able to turn things around and show his valentine his feelings?

The Alien Next Door 9: The Marvelous Museum

The Alien Next Door 9: The Marvelous Museum
Author: A.I. Newton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 114
Release: 2022-10-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499813643

In the ninth book of the Alien Next Door series, Harris, Roxy, and Zeke have one more adventure at an marvelous alien museum before heading back to Earth! Harris, Roxy, and Zeke are hurtling back toward Earth after their adventure on Tragas. As they're playing games to fill the time, Zeke comes across a letter to his parents from the biggest, most famous museum in the galaxy. It's an invitation to an exhibit filled with research they did about Earth! Zeke begs his parents to go, and they decide there's enough time for one last stop on their trip before going back to Earth. Harris and Roxy are thrilled--what amazing things will they discover in this marvelous alien museum full of many galaxies' worth of wonders?

The Alien Next Door 5: Baseball Blues

The Alien Next Door 5: Baseball Blues
Author: A.I. Newton
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2018-10-02
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 1499807244

In the fifth book of the Alien Next Door series, Zeke, Harris, and Roxy all try out for the baseball team, but Zeke can't resist using his powers to help him play better than everyone else. It's baseball season, and Zeke, Harris, and Roxy all decide to try out for the team. Zeke doesn't quite know how to play baseball, but his powers allow him to pitch and hit better than anyone else! But Harris thinks that what Zeke is doing is cheating, since none of the other players have his powers, and he's also concerned that someone might discover Zeke's an alien. But Zeke doesn't see a problem with this, causing tension in their friendship. Can Zeke and Harris save their friendship, or will they strike out?

The Alien Next Door 8: A New Planet

The Alien Next Door 8: A New Planet
Author: A.I. Newton
Publisher: little bee books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2020-02-04
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 9781499810035

In the eighth book of the Alien Next Door series, Harris and Roxy have stowed away aboard Zeke's spaceship and are flying to his home planet of Tragas! Harris and Roxy have hidden away on Zeke's family's spaceship and are headed to Tragas! Zeke's parents freak out when they discover the kids aboard, but they've come too far to turn back. So that gives Harris and Roxy two whole days to explore the alien planet with Zeke while the ship refuels before they all have to fly back to Earth. But, much like Zeke had to on Earth, they have to blend in. Will they be able to hide the fact that they're the aliens on this new planet?

One Door Away from Heaven

One Door Away from Heaven
Author: Dean Koontz
Publisher: Bantam
Total Pages: 722
Release: 2007-06-15
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0307414256

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • “Suspense, humor and plenty of heart . . . spooky and satisfying.”—People Michelina Bellsong is on a mission. She is following a missing family to the edge of America . . . to a place she never knew existed—a place of terror, wonder, and shattering revelation. What awaits her there will change her life and the life of everyone she knows—if she can find the key to survival. At stake are a young girl of extraordinary goodness, a young boy with killers on his trail, and Micky’s own wounded soul. Ahead lie incredible peril, startling discoveries, and paths that lead through terrible darkness to unexpected light.