Science Fiction Books

Last updated: June 30, 2026

Are your kids totally into time travel? Superfans of space adventures? Our list of sci-fi favorites has something for all the young science fiction book lovers out there. From classics to hot new releases, robots to dystopian rebels, these futuristic tales expand the mind and get the pulse pounding. Kids and teens can imagine new worlds with these hand-picked books and novels. For more exciting reads, check out our Books Like the Hunger Games and Fantasy Books for Kids.

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The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird Poster Image

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The X-Files: Earth Children Are Weird

age 4+

Cute but thin picture book inspired by sci-fi TV series.

Jason Rekulak Picture Book (2017)

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Space Taxi: Archie Takes Flight

age 7+

Delightful, funny dad-son space-travel adventure.

Wendy Mass , Michael Brawer Science Fiction (2014)

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Your Pal Fred

age 7+

Hilarious adventures of a polite robot.

Michael Rex Graphic Novel (2022)

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A Rover's Story book cover: Illustration of a fanciful Mars rover sitting on a flat boulder with a drone flying overhead

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A Rover's Story

age 8+

Robot with a heart goes on unforgettable mission to Mars.

Jasmine Warga Science (2022)

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AstroNuts Mission One: The Plant Planet

age 8+

Animal superheroes battle creepy plants in zany sci-fi tale.

Jon Scieszka Graphic Novel (2019)

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Dawn of the Dragons books cover: A large red dragon straddles a suspension bridge, nostrils smoking, stares down at a boy holding up his hand

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Dawn of the Dragons: New Dragon City

age 8+

Hopeful dragon apocalypse with admirable kid and dragon.

Mari Mancusi Fantasy (2025)

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Dragon Pearl: Thousand Worlds, Book 1

age 8+

Fox-spirit teen brings Korean myths to adventurous sci-fi.

Yoon Ha Lee Science Fiction (2019)

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Fuzzy

age 8+

Satire of school surveillance hits the mark.

Tom Angleberger , Paul Dellinger Science Fiction (2016)

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Jaclyn Hyde

age 8+

Sci-fi fun as a perfectionist's potion makes her a monster.

Annabeth Bondor-Stone , Connor White Science Fiction (2019)

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Last Gate of the Emperor, Book 1

age 8+

Afrofuturistic adventure hits its targets for sci-fi fans.

Kwame Mbalia , Prince Joel Makonnen Science Fiction (2021)

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Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl: Mighty Jack, Book 3

age 8+

Exciting graphic novel blends two popular series.

Ben Hatke Graphic Novel (2019)

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Not So Normal Norbert

age 8+

Fun fantasy/sci-fi blend combats dystopia with laughs.

James Patterson , Joey Green Science Fiction (2018)

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One Trick Pony

age 8+

Alien-invasion tale has unique look, engrossing story.

Nathan Hale Graphic Novel (2017)

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Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

age 8+

Hilarious, heartfelt, universe-breaking sci-fi novel.

Carlos Hernandez Science Fiction (2019)

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Tales of a Seventh-Grade Lizard Boy

age 8+

Unlikely friendships fuel funny sci-fi graphic novel.

Jonathan Hill Graphic Novel (2022)

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The Boy Who Crashed to Earth: Hilo, Book 1

age 8+

Fun graphic novel about Earth adventures of boy from space.

Judd Winick Graphic Novel (2015)

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The City of Ember

age 8+

Part fantasy, part mystery, part treasure hunt.

Jeanne DuPrau Science Fiction (2004)

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The Sand Warrior: 5 Worlds, Book 1

age 8+

Galaxy-spanning graphic novel adventure off to grand start.

Mark Siegel , Alexis Siegel Graphic Novel (2017)

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The Space Cat book cover: A cat is sitting on the book title in front of a starry background

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The Space Cat

age 8+

Sci-fi graphic novel about curious, adventurous cat.

Nnedi Okorafor Graphic Novel (2025)

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The Strangers: Greystone Secrets, Book 1

age 8+

Kids travel to another dimension in clever sci-fi adventure.

Margaret Peterson Haddix Science Fiction (2019)

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