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Alien Kid
What happens when a mind-reading alien goes to middle school?Charlie Baker is the new kid at school. He looks like any other kid, but he’s far from it, and somehow he has to fit in and not reveal his secret.He thought it would be easy, but on the first day, he already messed up big time. Now, a girl, Maya, knows he’s from outer space, and the school bully, Caden, is out to get him. But Charlie has to make this middle school on earth thing work, so he’s willing to do whatever it takes–even if it means getting Caden flowers or wearing toilet clothes! Buy the first book in the series now!Alien Kid is the new, fun middle-grade series (ages 9-12) from Kristen Otte, the author of The Adventures of Zelda series. She writes funny books that parents can trust.
128 pages, Paperback
Published June 4, 2017
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About the author
Kristen Otte
16 books35 followersKristen Otte is an author who calls Cincinnati, Ohio, her home. Her mission is to bring joy and laughter to people young and old with stories. She writes books for children, teens, and adults. In her free time, she can be found running, reading, coaching basketball, playing board games with her husband, or walking her crazy dogs, Zelda the Pug and Peach the Boston Terrier.
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July 17, 2019
A nice middle grade story. A story about different firsts in a life of a middle grade schooler - first friendship, first basketball, first football etc... Also a story about bullies and how to stand to them.
I enjoy reading this one. It's not exactly what I thought this one would become but sometimes when life is not bearable still its nice to know that there are friends who is willing to support you all the way. 😊
I enjoy reading this one. It's not exactly what I thought this one would become but sometimes when life is not bearable still its nice to know that there are friends who is willing to support you all the way. 😊
August 9, 2017
My daughter will post her review below, but let me share just how much she enjoyed it. The whole time she was reading the book (and she read it in one day), she was telling me about what was happening, laughing at the funny parts, and gasping when something bad happened. She really got into it. Here's her review…
I loved this book. I would give it a million stars if I could. Charlie's catch phrases (like "hot spaghetti" or "oh pug") were awesome! They were hilarious. I thought the story was very exciting. Sometimes I had to close the book and take a breath. The writing was good. I could see the characters in my head, and I never got confused about what was happening. I'm going to share this book with my friends. Thanks so much for sending me this book. I can't wait to read more from Kristen! I hope there will be more Alien Kid books.
I loved this book. I would give it a million stars if I could. Charlie's catch phrases (like "hot spaghetti" or "oh pug") were awesome! They were hilarious. I thought the story was very exciting. Sometimes I had to close the book and take a breath. The writing was good. I could see the characters in my head, and I never got confused about what was happening. I'm going to share this book with my friends. Thanks so much for sending me this book. I can't wait to read more from Kristen! I hope there will be more Alien Kid books.
April 28, 2025
the best
The best
Best in theooooooookkkkkk
U u u op y u u t t t world ooooo o o o
The best
Best in theooooooookkkkkk
U u u op y u u t t t world ooooo o o o
March 6, 2025
My son who doesn’t often read chapter books really loved this book and cannot wait to read Alien Kid 2! Highly recommend for keeping boys engaged !
March 21, 2021
This was such a sweet book about a Jovian alien from one of Jupitar’s moons. As a sixth grader just trying to fit in, he finds it harder than he expected, but with the help of a few new friends, he’ll see that earth isn’t all that bad. Cute for children aged 10-12.
April 9, 2022
4/5
I thought this book was amazing. The reason I deducted a star from it was because there were a couple of parts that I didn't like in the book.
This is a laugh out loud story for children (and those adults who never grew up).
I thought this book was amazing. The reason I deducted a star from it was because there were a couple of parts that I didn't like in the book.
This is a laugh out loud story for children (and those adults who never grew up).
September 4, 2018
Alien Kid Review
This book kept me interested all the way through. Each chapter have me more information about Charlie and Maya. In real life parents seem to read our minds as if they were aliens leaving us scratching our head's in wonder. This book also showed us that bullies do not always win. Especially if we have a friend by our side with support.
This book kept me interested all the way through. Each chapter have me more information about Charlie and Maya. In real life parents seem to read our minds as if they were aliens leaving us scratching our head's in wonder. This book also showed us that bullies do not always win. Especially if we have a friend by our side with support.
May 23, 2018
Charlie Baker is the new sixth grader in Silver Lake Middle School. Middle school is a difficult period in any child's life, but for Charlie, things are especially tough. Charlie and his family tell everyone that they have just moved to upstate New York from Cleveland, but they are aliens from Jupiter's moon, Europa. A revolution led to a militaristic faction gaining control. Charlie's family had to flee in order to survive. The family struggles to blend in on Earth, but their ability to read minds is both a blessing and a curse.
Charlie is bullied by Caden and Jordan. He falls in love with a fellow student named Maya, to whom he reveals his secret. But Maya wants Charlie to use his gift to help others. Charlie is having enough problems trying to understand the culture and the language. He says things like “hot spaghetti” and “oh pug” leaving his fellow sixth-graders mystified. The book focuses on middle-grade issues like bullying, peer-school relationships, and first love. This tale will appeal to students struggling to fit into a new school or neighborhood. The characters are believable and realistic.
Recommended especially for readers in fourth through seventh grades, but the story is well-written and appealing for any age.
Charlie is bullied by Caden and Jordan. He falls in love with a fellow student named Maya, to whom he reveals his secret. But Maya wants Charlie to use his gift to help others. Charlie is having enough problems trying to understand the culture and the language. He says things like “hot spaghetti” and “oh pug” leaving his fellow sixth-graders mystified. The book focuses on middle-grade issues like bullying, peer-school relationships, and first love. This tale will appeal to students struggling to fit into a new school or neighborhood. The characters are believable and realistic.
Recommended especially for readers in fourth through seventh grades, but the story is well-written and appealing for any age.
November 7, 2019
Charlie is the new kid at school. He looks like any other kid, but far from it and he has to try and fit in when he goes to school. He has a secret that he has to hide from everyone. This is a book that is going to keep a child's interest all the way through. This book also does a great job addressing that bullies do not always win. This was such a cute book to read. It was a fun twist with him being the new kid in middle school. I highly recommend this book. It addresses a child being new in a school, fitting in, making friends, and standing up to a bully.
October 15, 2019
Alien kids
I thought this was just so cute. It was a fun new twist to being the new kid in middle school. I would have loved more description or memories of Eruopa to be drawn out and understood better but it was still plenty interesting. Charlie baker was a lovable character and
Hot Spaghetti! I will always root for this alien, err boy!
I thought this was just so cute. It was a fun new twist to being the new kid in middle school. I would have loved more description or memories of Eruopa to be drawn out and understood better but it was still plenty interesting. Charlie baker was a lovable character and
Hot Spaghetti! I will always root for this alien, err boy!
December 30, 2020
Fun read!
My almost 9 year old grandson enjoyed this story very much! He found the storyline relatable and easy to understand.
My only negative is at the beginning of the third chapter, the bully Caden is written as Caleb. It took us a moment to figure out it was a typo and not the introduction of a new character.
Overall a delightful story, with lots of doing the right thing reinforcements. Looking forward to reading the other two books in the series with my grandson.
My almost 9 year old grandson enjoyed this story very much! He found the storyline relatable and easy to understand.
My only negative is at the beginning of the third chapter, the bully Caden is written as Caleb. It took us a moment to figure out it was a typo and not the introduction of a new character.
Overall a delightful story, with lots of doing the right thing reinforcements. Looking forward to reading the other two books in the series with my grandson.
November 14, 2017
Excellent
I really enjoyed this story. It dealt with being the new person at school, fitting in, making friends, and standing up to a bully. The plot and characters were well written. I highly recommend this book.
I really enjoyed this story. It dealt with being the new person at school, fitting in, making friends, and standing up to a bully. The plot and characters were well written. I highly recommend this book.
July 20, 2019
Mind-reading alien at the.Middle school.
Interesting characters. Almost believable. I liked the girl, Maya the best. Blake basketball guy is wise beyond his years.
I look forward to future adventures.
7-19-2019.
Typo: chapter 3 .... calls Cohen Caleb.
Interesting characters. Almost believable. I liked the girl, Maya the best. Blake basketball guy is wise beyond his years.
I look forward to future adventures.
7-19-2019.
Typo: chapter 3 .... calls Cohen Caleb.
November 17, 2022
👍👍
The complexity yet innocence found within a children's book will always amaze me. This read was quick and easy, but utterly powerful at the same time. I love reading to my children, especially when it's something meaningful and worthwhile.
The complexity yet innocence found within a children's book will always amaze me. This read was quick and easy, but utterly powerful at the same time. I love reading to my children, especially when it's something meaningful and worthwhile.
December 28, 2025
It's a simple feel-good story to bring a smile on a child's face. In fact, grown-ups would also find it refreshing and entertaining. In the modern world filled with stress of all kinds, we need more of such books written by the authors. Great job there, Kristen!
May 23, 2019
Great book!!
I highly recommend this book! It is very entertaining yet also helpful with bullying situations! I plan on reading it to my class!
I highly recommend this book! It is very entertaining yet also helpful with bullying situations! I plan on reading it to my class!
July 18, 2019
A fun read about navigating junior high.
August 6, 2019
Middle school is hard enough. What if you really were an alien? A fun read, and I'll look out for more in the series.
August 10, 2019
Cool story
I like this story so far, very interesting! I wish the books were longer! Can’t wait to read more and find out what happens!
I like this story so far, very interesting! I wish the books were longer! Can’t wait to read more and find out what happens!
September 2, 2019
This is a cute story about fitting in in middle school. My kids (9.5 and 6.5 y/o) liked this a lot.
October 18, 2019
So short
I wish this was a much longer read, otherwise a great for an innocent time with an alien middle schooler
I wish this was a much longer read, otherwise a great for an innocent time with an alien middle schooler
November 4, 2019
Awesome book!
I liked how Charlie always got sayings wrong like, “it scared the living night light out of me!”. I also liked how Caden lost to a girl and was shocked.
I liked how Charlie always got sayings wrong like, “it scared the living night light out of me!”. I also liked how Caden lost to a girl and was shocked.
May 5, 2020
Good book
This is good book and perfect for kids because it teaches moral which is very important and I would love to read the other parts of the series
This is good book and perfect for kids because it teaches moral which is very important and I would love to read the other parts of the series
July 29, 2020
love this book i read it in 2 hours and never really finish books that quick so this such a good bookk
October 28, 2020
Amazing book about how life can be hard, but you can strive through it.
May 11, 2021
I liked that the boy in the story is respectful to his parents and tries to do the right thing.
June 7, 2021
It was amazing and my child loved it
I read mot of this to my child, and he loved it. I will be reading alien kid 2 soon
I read mot of this to my child, and he loved it. I will be reading alien kid 2 soon
June 26, 2021
Alien Kid
This is a different take on a story for the middle grades. It is well thought out and written. I think a lot of kids would enjoy it.
This is a different take on a story for the middle grades. It is well thought out and written. I think a lot of kids would enjoy it.
June 8, 2023
Alien kid is great
I really like this books because it can teach you a valuable lesson on friendship. And it is a great sci-fi book.
I really like this books because it can teach you a valuable lesson on friendship. And it is a great sci-fi book.
June 20, 2023
Awesome Book
I enjoyed the book, I liked when the alien messed up on his English and I also liked that he had quick thinking and fixed each mistake he did.
I enjoyed the book, I liked when the alien messed up on his English and I also liked that he had quick thinking and fixed each mistake he did.
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