Aliens Ate My Homework

The Giver

Lois Lowry

A young boy discovers a hidden world beyond his seemingly normal existence, much like Rod's unexpected alien encounter. The narrative explores themes of discovery, hidden realities, and young people confronting extraordinary circumstances. While more serious in tone, it shares the element of a young protagonist thrust into an unexpected adventure.

A Wrinkle in Time

Madeleine L'Engle

A science fiction adventure featuring young protagonists encountering extraordinary beings and traveling across space. The story involves children solving complex problems with help from non-human entities, similar to Rod's alien-assisted mission. It blends science, imagination, and youthful heroism in a compelling narrative.

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Trenton Lee Stewart

Gifted children are recruited for a secret mission, solving complex puzzles and confronting unusual challenges. The book captures the spirit of young protagonists engaging in extraordinary adventures. It shares themes of unexpected discovery and problem-solving found in Coville's alien story.

The True Meaning of Smekday

Adam Rex

A humorous science fiction story about a girl's adventure with an alien during an extraterrestrial invasion. The book captures the same playful tone and unexpected alien interactions found in Aliens Ate My Homework. It blends humor, science fiction, and youthful perspective.

The Wonderful Flight to the Mushroom Planet

Eleanor Cameron

Two young boys build a spaceship and travel to a tiny hidden planet, embarking on an imaginative adventure that parallels Rod's alien encounter. The story features young protagonists solving extraordinary problems with help from extraterrestrial beings. It captures the same sense of wonder and unexpected scientific discovery found in Coville's book.

Zita the Spacegirl

Ben Hatke

A graphic novel about a young girl who travels through space to rescue her friend, encountering bizarre aliens and navigating strange worlds. The story captures the same spirit of youthful adventure and unexpected extraterrestrial encounters found in Coville's book. It combines humor, science fiction, and heroic problem-solving.

The Fourteenth Goldfish

Jennifer L. Holm

A scientific adventure about a girl whose grandfather has discovered a way to reverse aging. The story explores scientific discovery through a young protagonist's perspective, sharing themes of unexpected transformation and scientific wonder found in Coville's book.

The Wild Robot

Peter Brown

A robot finds herself stranded on an island and must adapt to her new environment, encountering unexpected challenges. The story explores themes of alien encounters and adaptation, with a similar sense of wonder and discovery. It presents a unique perspective on interaction between different types of beings.

The City of Ember

Jeanne DuPrau

Two young protagonists discover the secrets of their underground city and must solve a complex mystery. While not directly about aliens, the book shares themes of unexpected discovery and young people confronting extraordinary circumstances. It features similar problem-solving and adventurous spirit.

The Last Kids on Earth

Max Brallier

A humorous apocalyptic adventure featuring young protagonists battling monsters. While not about aliens, the book shares a similar tone of youthful adventure and unexpected challenges. It captures the playful spirit of confronting extraordinary circumstances.

Space Case

Stuart Gibbs

A mystery set on a lunar colony where a young protagonist becomes involved in an unexpected investigation. The book combines science fiction, humor, and youth-driven problem-solving, echoing the playful alien encounter in Coville's story. It features a similar blend of adventure and extraterrestrial intrigue.

Animorphs: The Invasion

K.A. Applegate

A group of young people encounter aliens and become involved in an interstellar conflict. The story features unexpected alien interactions and young protagonists thrust into extraordinary circumstances. It shares the theme of youth confronting extraterrestrial challenges with humor and imagination.

Framed!

James Ponti

A young detective solves complex mysteries using unique problem-solving skills. The book features a young protagonist engaging in unexpected adventures, similar to Rod's alien encounter. It shares themes of discovery and clever resolution of unusual challenges.

Cosmic

Frank Cottrell Boyce

A young boy accidentally becomes an astronaut, experiencing an unexpected space adventure. The story blends humor, science fiction, and youthful imagination. It shares the sense of wonder and unexpected journey found in Aliens Ate My Homework.