A magical junkyard, an alien teacher who loves the stars, and a high-flying adventure where planets, constellations, and space challenges light the way home. A fast, fun adventure for readers ages 7–10.

When Eli and Grace step through the junkyard’s magic door, they find themselves aboard a spaceship guided by the Alien of Astronomy. From fiery solar flares to distant constellations like Orion and Ursa Major, every stop brings a new puzzle to solve. But when the portal begins to fade, the kids must race to finish the alien’s sky challenges—or risk being lost in space forever.

Packed with action, cliffhanger chapters, and real astronomy, Alien of Astronomy is a blast for space-obsessed readers.

Why parents and teachers love Alien of Astronomy:

Chapter book for ages 7–10 (works up to 12)
Reluctant reader friendly: short, gripping chapters
Educational and fun: constellations, planets, and stargazing woven into the story
Classroom ready: ideal for elementary astronomy and STEM units

Can Eli and Grace finish the alien’s sky challenges before the portal disappears? Alien of Astronomy is Book 4 of the 10-book Junkyard Adventure series.

The adventure starts here—order today and start learning! Available in Kindle or print.
(For fans of Magic Tree House, Wings of Fire, and The Boxcar Children!)

About the Author

Tevin Hansen is the multi-award-winning author of more than 20 middle grade books, including Hole in the Wall, Hairytale Adventures, and the Junkyard Adventures series. He enjoys writing fast-paced, humorous books for kids, and also the occasional YA novel. Tevin lives in Lincoln, Nebraska, with his wife, kids, and a collection of cheap guitars.

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