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The Lion of Mars

age 8+

Tween sci-fi adventure shows value of community.

By Jennifer L. Holm

(2021)

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The Amber Anthem: 5 Worlds, Book 4

age 8+

Gorgeous art buoys slower-moving sci-fi sequel.

By Mark Siegel, Alexis Siegel

(2020)

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Mighty Jack and Zita the Spacegirl

age 8+

Exciting graphic novel blends two popular series.

By Ben Hatke

(2019)

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AstroNuts Mission One: The Plant Planet

age 8+

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

By Jon Scieszka

(2019)

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Alien Superstar, Book 1

age 8+

Alien navigates Hollywood in funny, fast-paced series start.

By Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver

(2019)

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The Red Maze: 5 Worlds, Book 3

age 8+

Galactic adventure keeps up the excitement and suspense.

By Alexis Siegel, Mark Siegel

(2019)

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Dragon Pearl

age 8+

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

By Yoon Ha Lee

(2019)

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Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different: True Tales of Amazing Boys Who Changed the World Without Killing Dragons

age 8+

Inspiring stories celebrate difference and bold vision.

By Ben Brooks

(2018)

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Unbelievably Boring Bart

age 8+

Fun story of the middle school trials of shy game designer.

By James Patterson, Duane Swierczynski

(2018)

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Not So Normal Norbert

age 8+

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

By James Patterson, Joey Green

(2018)

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The Cobalt Prince: 5 Worlds, Book 2

age 8+

New dangers, unexpected allies enliven galactic quest.

By Mark Siegel, Alexis Siegel

(2018)

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Gabby Duran Series

age 8+

Fun babysitting adventures are full of heart -- and aliens!

By Elise Allen, Daryle Conners

(2016)

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Unidentified Suburban Object

age 8+

Quirky take on identity is surprising and funny.

By Mike Jung

(2017)

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Chasing Space Young Reader's Edition

age 8+

Stellar memoir of an elite athlete and astronaut's journey.

By Leland Melvin, Laurie Caulkhoven

(2017)

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The Great Big Boom: Hilo, Book 3

age 8+

Action ramps up as Hilo battles robot on distant planet.

By Judd Winick

(2017)

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One Trick Pony

age 8+

Alien-invasion tale has unique look, engrossing story.

By Nathan Hale

(2017)

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Sci-Fi Junior High

age 8+

Convoluted plot, forced humor keep space story from soaring.

By Scott Seegert

(2017)

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Hidden Figures Young Readers' Edition

age 8+

Powerful true story of African American women at NASA.

By Margot Lee Shetterly

(2016)

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Galactic Hot Dogs, Book 1: Cosmoe's Wiener Getaway

age 8+

Breathlessly busy space adventure is giddy fun.

By Max Brallier

(2016)

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Saving the Whole Wide World: Hilo, Book 2

age 8+

Alien robot fights alien invasion in fun page-turner.

By Judd Winick

(2016)

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