A boy, a runaway alien and football… what could possibly go wrong? A funny, warm-hearted chapter book for ages 7–10. Finalist, 2024 Wishing Shelf Book Awards.

When 11-year-old Charlie opens his front door to a glowing green alien one morning, life instantly gets… complicated.

Eeek! has escaped from a faraway planet because he’s desperate to watch the football World Cup. Charlie agrees to help, and soon Eeek! is hidden in Charlie’s bedroom — sleeping on the ceiling at night and vanishing in a flash whenever anyone comes in.

All is going surprisingly well, until nosy neighbour Sid Spiker spots Eeek! with his telescope and threatens to expose the secret.

Laugh-out-loud funny, with a big-hearted friendship at its centre and a twist you won’t see coming, Eeek! The Runaway Alien is perfect for keen and reluctant readers alike.

Black-and-white illustrations throughout.

What readers say

Eeek! has been praised by teachers, librarians and reading charities for getting children of all reading abilities turning the pages. Several UK schools have adopted it as a Year 2 or Year 3 class reader, and one London primary school book club even voted it their favourite read three years in a row!