Families who loved I'm an Alien and I Want to Go Home by Jo Franklin often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child feels like the odd one out in your family or is struggling to find their place among peers at school. Daniel is unusually tall, looks nothing like his parents, and feels misunderstood by almost every adult in his life. When he discovers a newspaper clipping about a meteor that crashed on his birthday, he decides the only logical explanation is that he is actually an alien. Alongside two loyal friends, he begins a mission to build a spaceship and return home. This story is an excellent choice for children ages 8 to 12 who use humor and imagination to navigate feelings of isolation. It offers a gentle, funny exploration of identity and the realization that being different does not mean you do not belong. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's inner world while reinforcing the value of supportive friendships and family love.
