Harriet vs the Galaxy: questions to ask and activities to try
Harriet's hearing aids start picking up an alien's call for help. Harriet vs the Galaxy is a funny, heartfelt adventure about deafness and bravery.
What age is it for? Harriet vs the Galaxy is best for ages 7–10. Good for: A girl whose hearing aids pick up aliens.
Harriet vs the Galaxy (Samantha Baines and Jessica Flores)
- Age
- 7-10
- Best for
- A girl whose hearing aids pick up aliens
Read a chapter at a time. Talk about how Harriet's hearing aids became her superpower.
What it helps with
- Deafness and hearing aids
- Confidence
- Adventure
- Chapter books
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “What does Harriet wear?”
- “What did she hear?”
- “Who needed help?”
- “Who believed her?”
- “How did she save the galaxy?”
- “What makes you special?”
5-minute activities to try together
Sound game
Play a listening game with sounds from around the house.
Alien message
Write an alien's message asking for help.
Free printables: Harriet vs the Galaxy worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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El Deafo (Cece Bell)
- Best for
- Hearing loss, a hearing aid and a superhero alter ego
- Age
- 8-12
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion (Shannon Stocker and Devon Holzwarth)
- Best for
- Deafness, determination and finding your own way
- Age
- 4-8
Cakes in Space (Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre)
- Best for
- A space adventure with very dangerous cakes
- Age
- 6-9
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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