The An Alien In The Jam Factory Series

humorous · inventive · heartwarming

What is The An Alien In The Jam Factory series by Chrissie Sains about?

Written and published between 2021 and 2024, this illustrated adventure series follows Scooter McLay, a brilliant young inventor with cerebral palsy, and Fizzbee, the friendly alien who crashes into his family’s jam factory. Across four increasingly outlandish escapades, they tackle a ruthless neighbour, buried treasure, a slimy slug invasion and an alien spy determined to send Fizzbee home. Ideal for readers aged 7–9 who enjoy comedy, invention and fast-paced adventures. Contains mild peril, cartoonish villains and moments of danger.

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About the author

Chrissie Sains is a children’s author from the UK who loves writing funny and imaginative stories. She is best known for her book 'An Alien in the Jam Factory', which is full of adventure and excitement. Chrissie enjoys inspiring children to read and to use their creativity every day.

All the books in The An Alien In The Jam Factory series (in order)

An Alien in the Jam Factory

by Chrissie Sains

Book 1 of 4

When a tiny alien crashes into Scooter’s jam factory, nothing—not even danger—stays ordinary.

The Treasure Under the Jam Factory

by Chrissie Sains

Book 2 of 4

A treasure map beneath McLay’s Jam Factory reveals danger before the grand re-opening.

Slugs Invade the Jam Factory

by Chrissie Sains

Book 3 of 4

When Scooter’s ideas vanish, slimy invaders seize the tropical jam factory—can invention save the day?

Spy in the Jam Factory

by Chrissie Sains

Book 4 of 4

Fizzbee’s brilliant jams turn chaotic—can Scooter stop an alien agent sending him home?