Showing 1–12 of 12 titles
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Best Frints in the Whole Universe
Using their own unique language, space creatures Yelfred and Omek demonstrate that friendship troubles are universal.- Fiction, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2017
- Younger
- ISBN: 9781626721364
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The Ear, the Eye, and the Arm
A kidnapping of the General's three children in twenty-second-century Zimbabwe sets off a dramatic chase. In a series of extraordinary adventures, the children play a crucial role in a thrilling battle against the forces of evil. This futuristic detective story is interwoven with Africa's history, present-day concerns, and a variety of colorful characters.- Fiction, Science Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1995 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: (0-531-06829-3)
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The Giver
Twelve-year-old Jonas performs well in the impressively ordered society that the Elders have developed. But when he is selected to be the new "Receiver," Jonas begins to unravel the truth that underlies his world.
- Fiction, Science Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1994 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 0-395-64566-2
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The House of the Scorpion
Farmer tackles the provocative topics of cloning, the value of life, illegal immigration, and the drug trade in a coming-of-age novel set in a desolate, futuristic desert- Fiction, Science Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 2003 (Honor Title)
- Older
- ISBN: 0-689-85222-3
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Journey Outside
In a story filled with allegory and symbolism, Dilar's people endlessly travel an underground river, headed for the “better place.” But Dilar, suspecting that they are merely going around in circles, jumps from his raft and accidentally makes his way into the outside world. There, nearly blinded by the light, he tries to learn more about his people and to find a way to bring them aboveground.- Fiction, Science Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1970 (Honor Title)
- ISBN: 9780670409532
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The Last Cuentista
Centuries after Earth is destroyed, Petra arrives on a new planet, where she uses traditional stories and cunning to outwit enemies and rescue other survivors.
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The List
In this compelling and terrifying science fiction novel, Letta, the wordsmith of the city of Ark, learns of a horrific plan to control and censor the language of her people.- Fiction, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2018
- Older
- ISBN: 9781492647966
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Little Monarchs
In a postapocalyptic future where sun exposure is deadly to mammals, Elvie and her caretaker follow migrating monarch butterflies as they try to develop a vaccine that will protect humanity for good.
- Fiction, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780823442607
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Mars Evacuees
A war between Earth and aliens leads to the evacuation of children to Mars. When the grown-ups disappear, Alice, her friends, and a robot goldfish make a discovery that might just change everything.- Fiction, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2016
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780062293992
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
When nothing she does seems to help her son Timothy get well, Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse, turns to a colony of super-intelligent rats for help. The rats' high intelligence is the result of experiments performed upon them by human scientists at NIMH. Now the rats are intent upon starting a new civilization free from human interference.- Fiction, Science Fiction
- John Newbery Medal 1972 (Medal Winner)
- ISBN: 9780689206511
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A Rover’s Story
Told through multiple viewpoints, this tale of emotional rover Resilience’s mission to Mars will keep readers with an interest in STEM on the edge of their seats.
- Fiction, Science Fiction
- Notable Children's Books 2023
- Middle
- ISBN: 9780063113923
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Sal and Gabi Break the Universe
Sci-fi adventure and Cuban culture blend as thirteen-year-old magician Sal Vidón and his friend Gabi Reál, an aspiring journalist and student council president, travel to parallel universes and try to survive middle school.