Books like 'Nigel and the Moon'
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Spaced Out by Stuart Gibbs
Rated: 4.44 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn this New York Times bestselling novel the moon base commander has gone missing and Dash Gibson is on the case. The second mind-boggling mystery of the Moon Base Alpha series from beloved author Stuart Gibbs.There’s nowhere to hide on the world’s first moon base. After all, it’s only the size of a soccer field... -
![Working Class by Nathan Lowell]()
Working Class by Nathan Lowell
Rated: 4.50 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA Brand New ShipA Brand New CrewWhat could possibly go wrong?When Ishmael takes a crew of academy cadets into the Toe Holds, he's unprepared for the level of trouble green hands can get into.Meanwhile their academy liaison discovers what can go wrong when you learn the wrong lessons and try to teach the wrong students... -
![Planet Earth Is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos]()
Planet Earth Is Blue by Nicole Panteleakos
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsRandom House/Lamb has bought Nicole Panteleakos's debut middle grade novel, Planet Earth Is Blue. The book follows Nova, an autistic, nonverbal, space-obsessed 12-year-old who is awaiting the Challenger shuttle launch and the return of her big sister, Bridget, as she struggles to be understood, and ultimately, shines in her new foster family. Publication is set for summer 2019... -
![Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton]()
Full Cicada Moon by Marilyn Hilton
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsIn 1969 twelve-year-old Mimi and her family move to an all-white town in Vermont, where Mimi's mixed-race background and interest in "boyish" topics like astronomy make her feel like an outsider... -
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![A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga]()
A Rover's Story by Jasmine Warga
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsNew York Times bestseller * Best Book of the Year from The Washington Post, Publishers Weekly, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library The One and Only Ivan meets The Wild Robot in this unique and deeply moving middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover, from the Newbery Honor–winning author of Other Words for Home... -
![Black Boy Joy by Kwame Mbalia]()
Black Boy Joy by Kwame Mbalia
Rated: 4.40 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsCelebrate the joys of Black boyhood with stories from seventeen bestselling, critically acclaimed Black authors--including Jason Reynolds (the Track series), Jerry Craft (New Kid), and edited by Kwame Mbalia (the Tristan Strong series)!Black boy joy is… Picking out a fresh first-day-of-school outfit.Saving the universe in an epic intergalactic race...Categorized as:
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Space Case by Stuart Gibbs
Rated: 4.28 of 5 stars · 36 ratingsIt’s a murder mystery on the moon in this humorous and suspenseful space adventure from the author of Belly Up and Spy School that The New York Times Book Review called “a delightful and brilliantly constructed middle grade thriller... -
![The Star Outside My Window by Onjali Q. Raúf]()
The Star Outside My Window by Onjali Q. Raúf
Rated: 4.29 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsMy mum is up there somewhere. She's waiting -- I can feel it. I just have to find her in time, that's all ... Because when I do, I'll know the truth about who stole her. ' Told through the innocent voice of a child, this is a story that celebrates the power of hope and resilience, from the author of The Boy at the Back of the Class.On her tenth birthday, Aniyah makes a wish -- a wish for her mum...Categorized as:
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![Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card]()
Ender's Game and Speaker for the Dead by Orson Scott Card
Rated: 4.37 of 5 stars · 20 ratingsThey were the back-to-back winners of both the Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novel-a feat unique in the annals of science fiction.They rank among the most influential novels of the past 30 years, their provocative take on the concept of young peopleforced into conflict by a war-torn future society laying the groundwork for countless other writers... -
![George and the Blue Moon by Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking]()
George and the Blue Moon by Lucy Hawking, Stephen Hawking
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsGeorge and Annie are off on another cosmic adventure inspired by the Mars Expedition in the fifth book of the George’s Secret Key series from Stephen and Lucy Hawking.George and his best friend, Annie, have been selected as junior astronauts for a program that trains young people for a future trip to Mars...Categorized as:
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![Phoenix by S.F. Said]()
Phoenix by S.F. Said
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsA boy with unprecedented power must turn to the terrifying Alien enemies of humanity to discover his true nature and bring peace to a galaxy at war.Lucky lives a relatively normal life on a remote moon of the planet Aries One, safe from the turmoil and devastation of the interstellar war between Humans and Aliens... -
![Whatever Next! by Jill Murphy]()
Whatever Next! by Jill Murphy
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThe moon and back before bathtime? Whatever next! Join Baby Bear as he finds a rocket, makes friends with an owl and has a picnic on the moon! This enlarged edition is the second Bear family adventure following the bestselling 'Peace at Last'... -
![Clues to the Universe by Christina Li]()
Clues to the Universe by Christina Li
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsThis #ownvoices debut about losing and finding family, forging unlikely friendships, and searching for answers to questions bigger than yourself will resonate with fans of Erin Entrada Kelly, Sara Pennypacker, and Rebecca Stead.On the surface, Rosalind Ling Geraghty and Benjamin Burns are completely different. Aspiring rocket scientist Ro normally has a plan for everything... -
![A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin]()
A Big Mooncake for Little Star by Grace Lin
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsLittle Star's soft feet tiptoed to the Big Mooncake. Little Star loves the delicious Mooncake that she bakes with her mama. But she's not supposed to eat any yet! What happens when she can't resist a nibble? In this stunning, heartwarming original story that shines as bright as the stars in the sky, Newbery Honor author Grace Lin explains the phases of the moon... -
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![A Son for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips, Bex McLynn]()
A Son for the Alien Warrior by Honey Phillips, Bex McLynn
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsCan she create a new family with an alien warrior?On the anniversary of the disappearance of Mariah’s sister and nephew, Mariah returns to their last known location, expecting to find only painful memories. Instead, she encounters an alien spaceship and recklessly sneaks aboard, taking one last chance to be reunited with her family... -
![Star Wars: The Galaxy Needs You by Caitlin Kennedy]()
Star Wars: The Galaxy Needs You by Caitlin Kennedy
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsHave you ever stopped to think about how there is nobody else in the galaxy who is exactly like you? This empowering picture book celebrates young heroes-in-the-making and features illustrations that follow Rey on her own hero's journey... -
![The Countdown Conspiracy by Katie Slivensky]()
The Countdown Conspiracy by Katie Slivensky
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsAmbassador, you are go for launch in T- minus 5…4…3…2…. Get ready to blast off with this high-action, high-stakes middle grade adventure that’s perfect for fans of Chris Grabenstein and Peter Lerangis!Miranda Regent can’t believe she was just chosen as one of six kids from around the world to train for the first ever mission to Mars... -
![Taken to Kor by Elizabeth Stephens]()
Taken to Kor by Elizabeth Stephens
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsDeenaRhork. He's a space pirate. The bad kind. But he's also been my only source of company for the past rotation that I've been held captive.Halfway across the galaxy, I'm happy to have finally escaped and found more humans...well, I was.But now, I'm not so sure that people are so much better than pirates. And I'm very sure that I'll need Rhork's help to get out of this... -
![Lights on Wonder Rock by David Litchfield]()
Lights on Wonder Rock by David Litchfield
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsHeather wants more than anything to go to outer space, where the stars sparkle with magic and wonder. When a UFO lands behind her house and she meets a friendly alien, it seems that all of her dreams have come true. But soon her new friend has to return home... -
![The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson]()
The Smeds and the Smoos by Julia Donaldson
Rated: 4.25 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSoar into space with this glorious love story of alien folk, from the creators of The Gruffalo and Stick Man . The Smeds (who are red) never mix with the Smoos (who are blue). So when a young Smed and Smoo fall in love, their families strongly disapprove. But peace is restored and love conquers all in this happiest of love stories... -
![I Love You, Michael Collins by Lauren Baratz-Logsted]()
I Love You, Michael Collins by Lauren Baratz-Logsted
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA funny and heartwarming middle-grade historical fiction novel about a girl who writes letters to her favorite astronaut as America prepares for the moon landing.It’s 1969 and the country is gearing up for what looks to be the most exciting moment in U.S. history: men landing on the moon. Ten-year-old Mamie’s class is given an assignment to write letters to the astronauts... -
![You Matter by Christian Robinson]()
You Matter by Christian Robinson
Rated: 4.14 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsThey All Saw a Cat meets The Important Book in this sensitive and impactful picture book about seeing the world from different points of view by Caldecott and Coretta Scott King Honoree Christian Robinson.In this full, bright, and beautiful picture book, many different perspectives around the world are deftly and empathetically explored—from a pair of bird-watchers to the pigeons they’re feeding... -
![The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers]()
The Way Back Home by Oliver Jeffers
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratingsWhen a boy discovers a single-propeller airplane in his closet, he does what any young adventurer would do: He flies it into outer space! Millions of miles from Earth, the plane begins to sputter and quake, its fuel tank on empty. The boy executes a daring landing on the moon . . -
![Stars by Mary Lyn Ray]()
Stars by Mary Lyn Ray
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 16 ratings"A star is how you know it's almost night.""As soon as you see one, there's another, and another.""And the dark that comes doesn't feel so dark.""What if you could have a star?"From acclaimed author Mary Lyn Ray and two-time Caldecott Honor winner Marla Frazee comes this tender, evocative--and profound--exploration of stars both near and far... -
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![Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman]()
Aliens Love Underpants by Claire Freedman
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsThis humorous tale describes how aliens, rather than visiting Earth to take over the planet, really visit to steal your pants... -
![Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith]()
Life on Mars by Tracy K. Smith
Rated: 4.11 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsYou lie there kicking like a baby, waiting for God himself To lift you past the rungs of your crib... -
![Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle]()
Papa, Please Get the Moon for Me by Eric Carle
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 29 ratingsThis story literally unfolds as pages open dramatically, extending both outward and upward. Monica wants the moon to play with, so her Papa sets out to get it for her. It isn't easy to climb all the way to the moon, but he finally succeeds--only to find that the moon is too big to carry home! The way the problem is resolved is a joyful surprise. Illustrated... -
![A House of Rage and Sorrow by Sangu Mandanna]()
A House of Rage and Sorrow by Sangu Mandanna
Rated: 4.43 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsOne kingdom. One crown. One family.“Maybe it’s time the great House of Rey came to an end. After all, what are we now? Just a house of rage and sorrow.” Esmae once wanted nothing more than to help her golden brother win the crown of Kali but that dream died with her best friend. Alexi broke her heart, and she vowed to destroy him for it... -
![Imani's Moon by JaNay Brown-Wood, Hazel Mitchell]()
Imani's Moon by JaNay Brown-Wood, Hazel Mitchell
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsImani is a young Maasai girl with a loving mother and a desire to do something great. When she decides she wants to touch the moon, she works hard to reach her goal, even in the face of teasing from the naysayers around her... -
![Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets by Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross]()
Dr Xargle's Book of Earthlets by Jeanne Willis, Tony Ross
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsThis humorous story tells how Dr Xargle instructs his class of aliens on the appearance and habits of "Earthlets" (human babies) before embarking on a field trip to Earth. Bath-time, feeding, and changing nappies are all given a new slant by this alien guide to human behavior... -
![The Dividing Line by Victoria H. Smith]()
The Dividing Line by Victoria H. Smith
Rated: 4.17 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsA new love and a new life.Drake left Chicago with little more than the clothes on his back to be with his girlfriend Lacey. Though he has no regrets, he sometimes wonders if his time spent in Paris has put his life on hold. He’s overworked and underpaid at his dead-end job, and his employer sees him as expendable... -
![The Harvest: A Tah'Narian Christmas by M.A. Church]()
The Harvest: A Tah'Narian Christmas by M.A. Church
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsSo what’s an alien to do when his mate refuses to say what’s bothering him? Why, he sends a deep space message to his mate’s mother on earth, what else? Keyno not only learns the importance of Christmas to his chosen, he’s also shocked and confused as to why Dale hasn’t shared this with him... -
![Star Wars: 5-Minute Star Wars Stories by Rebecca L. Schmidt, Brooke Dworkin]()
Star Wars: 5-Minute Star Wars Stories by Rebecca L. Schmidt, Brooke Dworkin
Rated: 4.13 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsBlast off into hyperspace with these eleven action-packed Star Wars tales! Jedi Master Yoda has a lightsaber showdown with the dreaded Count Dooku; Luke Skywalker and the Rebels race against time to destroy the Death Star; and the brave Rey makes a new friend when she meets the droid BB-8... -
![Life on Mars by Jennifer Brown]()
Life on Mars by Jennifer Brown
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsTwelve-year-old Arcturus Betelgeuse Chambers' quest to find life on other planets seems at an end when his parents decide to move to Las Vegas, but while they look for a house he stays with his neighbor, an astronaut who soon becomes a friend... -
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![Randy Riley's Really Big Hit by Chris Van Dusen]()
Randy Riley's Really Big Hit by Chris Van Dusen
Rated: 4.10 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsRandy likes space, robots, and baseball, but he can't ace everything . . . or can he? Chris Van Dusen knocks one out of the park with a comical ode to ingenuity.Randy Riley loves two things: science and baseball. When it comes to the solar system, the constellations, and all things robot, Randy is a genius. But on the baseball diamond? Not so much. He tries . . . but whiffs every time... -
![The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole by Michelle Cuevas]()
The Care and Feeding of a Pet Black Hole by Michelle Cuevas
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsA girl's friendship with a lonely black hole leads her to face her own sadness.When eleven-year-old Stella Rodriguez shows up at NASA to request that her recording be included in Carl Sagan's Golden Record, something unexpected happens: A black hole follows her home, and sets out to live in her house as a pet... -
![Year We Fell From Space by Amy Sarig King]()
Year We Fell From Space by Amy Sarig King
Rated: 4.08 of 5 stars · 12 ratingsThe deeply affecting next book from acclaimed author Amy Sarig King.Liberty Johansen is going to change the way we look at the night sky. Most people see the old constellations, the things they've been told to see. But Liberty sees new patterns, pictures, and possibilities. She's an exception. Some other exceptions:Her dad, who gave her the stars...Categorized as:
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![The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm]()
The Lion of Mars by Jennifer L. Holm
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsA kid raised on Mars learns that he can't be held back by the fears of the grown-ups around him.Bell has spent his whole life - all eleven years of it - on Mars. But he's still just a regular kid - he loves cats, any kind of cake, and is curious about the secrets the adults in the US colony are keeping... -
![The Many Worlds of Albie Bright by Christopher Edge]()
The Many Worlds of Albie Bright by Christopher Edge
Rated: 4.07 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFun science meets humor and heart in this adventure about a boy who is searching for his mother . . . in a parallel universe.Stephen Albie Bright leads a happy, normal life. Well, as normal as it gets with two astrophysicist parents who named their son after their favorite scientists, Stephen Hawking and Albert Einstein. But then Albie's mother dies of cancer, and his world is shattered...Categorized as:
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![OCDaniel by Wesley King, Roman De Campo]()
OCDaniel by Wesley King, Roman De Campo
Rated: 4.06 of 5 stars · 18 ratingsFrom the author of Incredible Space Raiders from Space! comes a brand-new coming-of-age story about a boy whose life revolves around hiding his obsessive compulsive disorder—until he gets a mysterious note that changes everything.Daniel is the back-up punter for the Erie Hills Elephants. Which really means he’s the water boy...Categorized as:
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![See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng]()
See You in the Cosmos by Jack Cheng
Rated: 4.04 of 5 stars · 24 ratings"I haven't read anything that has moved me this much since Wonder." --Jennifer Niven, author of All the Bright Places A space-obsessed boy and his dog, Carl Sagan, take a journey toward family, love, hope, and awe in this funny and moving novel for fans of Counting by 7s, Walk Two Moons, and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time... -
![Stella's Stellar Hair by Yesenia Moises]()
Stella's Stellar Hair by Yesenia Moises
Rated: 4.30 of 5 stars · 10 ratingsBlack girl magic takes the solar system in Stella's Stellar Hair , a celebration of hair, family, and self-love from debut author-illustrator Yesenia Moises! It’s the day of the Big Star Little Gala, and Stella's hair just isn't acting right! What’s a girl to do?Simple! Just hop on her hoverboard, visit each of her fabulous aunties across the solar system, and find the perfect hairdo along the... -
![The Stolen Moon by Rachel Searles]()
The Stolen Moon by Rachel Searles
Rated: 4.38 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsThe action-packed sequel to The Lost Planet.This is what the boy is told:- His younger sister has an otherworldly (and sometimes annoying) ability.- The starship he now lives on has been infiltrated.- His friend Parker is working on the network hack of a lifetime.This is what Chase and Parker fear:- They won't be able to save the world in time... -
![Reading Beauty by Deborah Underwood]()
Reading Beauty by Deborah Underwood
Rated: 4.19 of 5 stars · 15 ratingsOnce upon a planetoid,surrounded by book lovers,a princess, Lex, read morning, noon,and night (beneath her covers).When a fairy's curse—a deathlike sleep via paper cut—threatens to make her kingdom barren of books, it's up to space princess Lex to break the spell and bring books back to her people... -
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![We're Not from Here by Geoff Rodkey]()
We're Not from Here by Geoff Rodkey
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsImagine being forced to move to a new planet where YOU are the alien! From the creator of the Tapper Twins, New York Times bestselling author Geoff Rodkey delivers a topical, sci-fi middle-grade novel that proves friendship and laughter can transcend even a galaxy of differences. The first time I heard about Planet Choom, we'd been on Mars for almost a year... -
![This Is a Moose by Richard T. Morris, Tom Lichtenheld]()
This Is a Moose by Richard T. Morris, Tom Lichtenheld
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsLights! Camera! Moose! MOOSE? Yes, Moose! When a movie director tries to capture the life of a moose on film, he's in for a big surprise. It turns out the moose has a dream bigger then just being a moose—he wants to be an astronaut and go to the moon.His forest friends step in to help him, and action ensues. Lots of action...Categorized as:
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![It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee]()
It's Only Stanley by Jon Agee
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 14 ratingsFans of Jon Klassen and Oliver Jeffers will love this mischievously funny read-aloud from award-winning author/illustrator Jon AgeeMysterious noises keep waking up the Wimbledon family. "That's very odd," says Mr. Wimbledon each time, but when he returns from checking on the sounds, he's always reassuring: "It's only Stanley; he's fixing the oil tank... -
![The Jamie Drake Equation by Christopher Edge]()
The Jamie Drake Equation by Christopher Edge
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsFrom the author of The Many Worlds of Albie Bright comes another cutting-edge cosmic space adventure for anyone who's ever looked up at the stars and wondered about the universe. An exploration of the constellations, an appreciation of the courage of astronauts, and a loving father-son story. Perfect for fans of Scott Kelly's Astrotwins series... -
![Small World by Ishta Mercurio]()
Small World by Ishta Mercurio
Rated: 4.00 of 5 stars · 8 ratingsWhen Nanda is born, the whole of her world is the circle of her mother’s arms. But as she grows, the world grows too. It expands outward—from her family, to her friends, to the city, to the countryside. And as it expands, so does Nanda’s wonder in the underlying shapes and structures patterning it: cogs and wheels, fractals in snowflakes... -
![Farther Than the Moon by Lindsay Lackey]()
Farther Than the Moon by Lindsay Lackey
Rated: 4.33 of 5 stars · 6 ratingsFrom award-winning author Lindsay Lackey comes Farther Than the Moon , a heartfelt story about a boy who wants to become an astronaut, but wonders if his dreams can include his brother with disabilities, perfect for fans of We Dream of Space and Song for a Whale. All thirteen-year-old Houston Stewart has ever wanted is to become an astronaut...
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