When Charlie started sixth grade, he knew it would take some time to blend in with the other kids. But he never expected to learn that another alien was in his school! Now that Charlie knows the principal is an alien, he wants to know who he is and why he is on Earth. The problem is his parents told Charlie to stay away because he might be dangerous.Meanwhile, his best friend, Maya, is acting funny, and he's trying out for the basketball team with Caden who is Charlie's biggest rival.Charlie has a lot on his plate, and since it's not popcorn, he's not sure if he can handle it all!Can Charlie solve the principal problem?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.