Science Fiction

The Hunger Games
Suzanne Collins (2008) , 374 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Action
   Adventure
   Friendship
   Science Fiction

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When Katniss Everdeen volunteers to take her sisters place in the annual hunger games, a fight to the death that 24 children are entered in, she realizes it is not so easy. She has to fight for her survival, (not to mention fighting against children that she could have had special relation ships with. Can Katniss survive without having to fight against humanity and love? this book is full of surprises good and bad. it really gets you to know that you should appreciate the life you have and be glad you don't have to fight for your life day after day.
Kid review written by Edie, Age 11

This book was probably better than any book ive ever read encredable verbs its cooler than any thing in the world this may be your faverate book because i know it is mine.
Kid review written by jacky t., Age 11

I love this book. It is INTENSE!! Also very sad. The Hunger Games is such a great book but I would not suggest it to children 10 and under.
Kid review written by Finn L.

Primrose Everdeen is chosen to be a part of the Hunger Games, but Katniss volunteers and is sure she will die. She has to fight for her survival against 24 other competitive children.She knows it's not easy, but can Katniss survive without having enemies or having to lose the children she could actually make a relationship with? This book is a real page turner and was well written. Suzanne Collins really ties in suspence, excitement, and just a little bit of romance to make this book a perfect one. It has tons of surprises up it's sleeve and not all of them are good." May the odds be ever in your favor".
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Above World
Jenn Reese (0) , 0 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Action
   Adventure
   Fantasy
   Friendship
   Science Fiction
   Wars and Conflicts

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Hundreds of years in the future, humans have settled the sea, desert, and sky to escape rampant disease and war. Thirteen-year-old Aluna and her best friend Hoku are part of the Coral Kampii, people who live underwater in coral reefs, grow tails as adolescents, and breathe with the aid of engineered shells. When Aluna finds a friend dead she realizes that the breathing shells are failing and, in time, every Kampii will be in danger of drowning. The Kampii elders, afraid of the dangers in the Above World, fail to take action, so the brave but rash Aluna and technology-loving Hoku leave their underwater homes to find a solution and save their city. In the Above World they find new and greater dangers in the form of humans with flame thrower arms, metal wings, and other inhuman modifications. Reese's vivid adventure, full of friendship, greed, and evil, is both beautiful and grotesque. These contrasts are what make this sci-fi story so captivating and unforgettable.
Librarian review written by Rachel

The Magnificent Twelve: The Call
Michael Grant (2010) , 211 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Action
   New Books
   Science Fiction
   Special Powers

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Mack is an average kid who isn't scared of true danger, which makes him the perfect hero. When a crusty old magician appears to tell Mack he is part of a powerful group that has to save the world from an ancient evil, he's in. See, there was an ancient battle between the original Magnificent 12 and the super-evil Pale Queen. The ancients weren't good at math, so when they bound her to an underground prison for 3000 years, they figured that was forever. Now the 3000 years are almost over and a new Magnificent 12 must rise up and keep the Pale Queen from destroying the world. Add a ton of humor, a reformed bully, and a gorgeous evil princess and you have the makings of an exciting new series.
Librarian review written by Gwen

Boom! (or 70,000 Light Years)
Mark Haddon (2010) , 195 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Adventure
   Friendship
   Humor
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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What would you do if you overhead two of your teachers talking in what sounds like a made up language? Well, Jim and Charlie decide they have to find out what's going on, and that leads to an adventure of a scale they'd never imagined! You'll be laughing all the way through this adventure that includes a stolen motorbike, lots of cheese and jam sandwiches, science fiction fans, intergalactic travel, and the hope of saving the world!
Librarian review written by Becker

Cosmic
Frank Cottrell Boyce (2010) , 313 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Humor
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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Twelve-year-old Liam is tall for his age; in fact, he often gets mistaken for a grown-up. So when Liam is mistaken for a father and is offered a top-secret trip to the best theme park ever, he immediately accepts! Now he just has to convince his own parents that he's really going on a week-long field trip and he has to convince his friend Florida to pretend to be his daughter. As the situations get more and more fantastic, no one ever realizes that Liam is just a kid - even when he gets sent on a rocket to outer space! This book is laugh-out-loud funny and shows that there can sometimes be a downside to being a grown-up.
Librarian review written by Gwen

this book was awesome. i loved it.
Kid review written by paisely

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The Girl Who Could Fly
Victoria Forester (2008) , 336 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Friendship
   Science Fiction

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I absolutely adored this book. It even made me cry, which most books can't! Victoria Forester is a great author and gives a vivid description of everything! A definite must-read.
Kid review written by Katie, Age 12

Commander Toad and the Big Black Hole
Jane Yolen (1983) , 64 pages
Audience:
   Primary (K-3rd grade)
Category:
   Adventure
   Beginning Readers
   Science Fiction

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Imagine if you were Commander Toad. You would be fighting aliens and finding treasures! He is a Commander of the space called the Star Warts. In the beginning of the story, Commander Toad and his crew were playing chess then suddenly there was a boom. The ship rocked and rocked. Commander Toad wondered what was out there. It was a black hole! They tried to get out, but it was too late. The black hole had all ready scooped them up and into its mouth. Read this book to find out how Commander Toad gets out of the black hole by remembering about what his mom told him. I recommend this book for people who like the stories about Frog and Toad and Star Wars.
Kid review written by Jack, Age 7

Robot Riot!
Andy Griffiths (2009) , 154 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Humor
   Science Fiction

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I loved this book because it was super funny. It was about a kid who at first thought he was going to stop an alien invasion. Events unfold, funny, funny, funny! Twist at the end.
Kid review written by William, Age 9

Missile Mouse: The Star Crusher
Jake Parker (2010) , 172 pages
Audience:
   Primary (K-3rd grade)
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Adventure
   Graphic
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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Meet Missile Mouse, a mouse with a mission. He is part of the Galactic Security Agency, and his job is to keep the galaxy safe from the likes of the Rouge Imperium of Planets (RIP). His latest assignment is to rescue a kidnapped scientist before RIP can scan his brain for the secrets of the Star Crusher, which could destroy the entire universe. Will Missile Mouse live to fight another day? Only if he is clever enough, strong enough, and fast enough to outwit the enemy!
Librarian review written by Becker

Commander Toad in Space
Jane Yolen (1980) , 63 pages
Audience:
   Primary (K-3rd grade)
Category:
   Adventure
   Beginning Readers
   Science Fiction
   Space

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Imagine if you were Commander Toad, you would be fighting aliens and finding treasures. I recommend this book to people who like agents.
Kid review written by Jack, Age 6