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The Lion of Mars
age 8+
Tween sci-fi adventure shows value of community.
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Jennifer L. Holm
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2021
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The Amber Anthem: 5 Worlds, Book 4
age 8+
Gorgeous art buoys slower-moving sci-fi sequel.
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Mark Siegel, Alexis Siegel
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2020
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Once Upon an Eid: Stories of Hope and Joy by 15 Muslim Voices
age 8+
Lots of great life lessons as families celebrate holiday.
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S.K. Ali, Aisha Saeed
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2020
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Dragon Pearl
age 8+
Fox-spirit teen brings Korean myths to adventurous sci-fi.
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Yoon Ha Lee
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2019
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Not So Normal Norbert
age 8+
Fun fantasy/sci-fi blend combats dystopia with laughs.
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James Patterson, Joey Green
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2018
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Sci-Fi Junior High
age 8+
Convoluted plot, forced humor keep space story from soaring.
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Scott Seegert
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2017
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Saving the Whole Wide World: Hilo, Book 2
age 8+
Alien robot fights alien invasion in fun page-turner.
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Judd Winick
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2016
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Space Taxi: Water Planet Rescue
age 7+
Dad and son visit underwater planet in smart, funny sequel.
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Wendy Mass
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2014
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Smek for President!: The Smek Smeries, Book 2
age 8+
Girl blasts off to alien moon in wacky, wise sci-fi sequel.
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Adam Rex
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2015
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Space Taxi: Archie Takes Flight
age 7+
Delightful, funny dad-son space-travel adventure.
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Wendy Mass, Michael Brawer
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2014
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Earthling!
age 8+
Wacky space adventure for sci-fi comics fans.
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Mark Fearing
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2012
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Zita the Spacegirl
age 7+
Brave girl seeks missing friend in exciting graphic novel.
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Ben Hatke
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2011
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