Science Fiction

Sent
Margaret Peterson Haddix (2009) , 320 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Adventure
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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In this sequel to Found, the adventure picks up right where the last broke off, as two sort-of princes and Jonah and Katherine are falling through time back to the 14th century. Jonah and Katherine have to help Chip and Alex, or their historical counterparts, stay alive when Prince John is trying to kill them and steal the throne. Then, they still have to reset the messed-up past. Sound complicated? It is! But if you read both volumes, the author explains time travel in a really cool way and there's lots of adventure as the kids all try to stay alive.
Librarian review written by Gwen

Alien Feast
Michael Simmons (2009) , 231 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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On the day that William's step-parents are eaten by aliens, he is faced with many difficult situations. He must find his way safely to his uncle's house. He must help the lovely Sophie rescue her kidnapped scientist parents. He must find a way to foil the mayor's evil plot. Will William be able to accomplish all of these daring tasks without being discovered and eaten by aliens himself? Find out in this funny and exciting story.
Librarian review written by Gwen

The Switch
Anthony Horowitz (2009) , 162 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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Thirteen-year-old Tad Spencer does not know what it means to do without. As the only son of a multimillionaire businessman, he is used to getting what he wants when he wants it. So when his parents refuse his request to visit an amusement park, he rashly wishes that he were someone else. The result is disastrous. Tad wakes up in the body of a boy named Bob Snarby, living in a dirty caravan with crooked people who have crooked motives. Suddenly finding himself ensnared in evil plots, Tad as Bob must figure out what is most important and find the courage to face up to his greatest enemy of all.
Librarian review written by Sarah

Eager
Helen Fox (2004) , 288 pages
Audience:
   Primary (K-3rd grade)
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Adventure
   Science Fiction

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I thought it was a great adventure book. A robot named Eager goes to live with the Bells family. He is a self aware robot so he can think and do what he wants. He learns from his mistakes.
Kid review written by Helen, Age 9

Found
Margaret Peterson Haddix (2008) , 314 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Adoption
   Mystery
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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Thirteen-year-old Jonah is adopted and his family has always made him feel loved and welcome. Out of the blue, he receives a mysterious letter that says only, "You are one of the missing." What does that mean? Even stranger, Jonah's friend Chip receives the same letter and he didn't even know he was adopted. The letters launch the boys into a mystery about their true identities that will lead them into stranger and stranger events. This is the first in a series that promises to be exciting and suspenseful.
Librarian review written by Gwen

There's Nothing to Do on Mars
Chris Gall (2008) , 32 pages
Audience:
   Primary (K-3rd grade)
   Adults & Parents
Category:
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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Davey Martin's family moved to Mars. There's nothing to do on Mars - Davey is sure of it. In the illustrations, the reader sees all the great things Davey could be doing, but he just thinks everything is boring. He zooms around on a space scooter with his robot dog, exploring the whole planet, finding all kinds stuff that adults will recognize (is that the Mars Rover buried in the sand?). Finally, Davey finds something fun to do that will change Mars forever. The retro kitchsy illustrations are great and the story can be read on an adult humorous level while the kids enjoy all there is to see.
Librarian review written by Gwen

Hungry
Alethea Eason (2008) , 197 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Humor
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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What would you do if your parents wanted you to eat the boy you're crushing on, who also happens to be your best friend? If you were an alien family living undercover on planet Earth, this scenario would sound more plausible, right? That is just what is happening to poor Deborah, I mean Dbkrrrsh. She and her parents have been staking out Earth in order to help when it's time for the upcoming Invasion. While Deborah has always been able to feed on anonymous humans before, her parents want her to prove how loyal she is to the home planet by eating a human who is her friend. What's an alien girl to do? This is a hilarious sci-fi read for boys, girls, and aliens alike.
Librarian review written by Gwen

Space Boy
Leo Landry (2007) , 32 pages
Audience:
   Preschool
   Primary (K-3rd grade)
Category:
   Bedtime Stories
   Families
   Science Fiction
   Space

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Nicholas can't go to sleep. His sister is crying, the dog is barking, and his parents' radio is blaring on the porch. That's it! The earth is too noisy. So Nicholas packs a snack, puts on his spacesuit, and heads to the moon. He arrives on the moon, spreads out his blanket and unpacks his snack. He enjoys the quiet and solitude. But Nicholas will soon discover that he really doesn't mind his sister, or his dog, or the radio. Slowly he remembers all the wonderful times he's had with his family, including his dog and heads home. This book makes a wonderful bedtime story and is sure to capture the hearts of those kids who, just like Nicholas, are fascinated by the moon.
Librarian review written by Emilia

The True Meaning of Smekday
Adam Rex (2007) , 426 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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It all starts with an essay. Gratuity "Tip" Tucci writes about what happened to her mom when the alien BOOVs invaded Earth. When her teacher suggests that she provide more background for her essay, Tip goes back to the very beginning of the invasion. It turns out the BOOV had an easy time conquering Earth, but a hard time keeping it. Soon after Tip's mom is taken to be a translator, Tip sets out to find her. Shortly after leaving, Tip picks up a cat and a runaway BOOV. While Tip is trying to make it to her mom, the Gorg invade. Now the Earth is in the middle of an alien war. All Tip wants is to make it to her mom. Instead, she and her entourage end up saving the planet. What an essay!
Librarian review written by Lisa

This book is much more than Gratuity (her friends call her Tip) Tucci's essay for a time capsule contest. This is the story of how she saved the world. Just one 11-year-old girl, one Boov (the aliens who have just invaded) named J.Lo, a souped up vehicle named Slushious (the Boov modified it so it's a hovercar now), a crazy road trip from Pennsylvania to Florida to Arizona, and a cat named Pig. Will Earth really remain "Smekland," named after the Boov hero Captain Smek? What about those OTHER aliens that just arrived? You'll never think of an alien invasion the same way again after reading this picture-filled hilarious account!

Librarian review written by Becker

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Alcatraz Versus the Evil Librarians
Brandon Sanderson (2007) , 308 pages
Audience:
   Intermediate (4th-6th grade)
Category:
   Adventure
   Fantasy
   Humor
   New Books
   Science Fiction

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Did you know the universe is run by evil librarians, and everything you think you know about the world is a lie? No? Neither did Alcatraz Smedry, until the day after his thirteenth birthday. On that day, he set fire to his foster parents' new kitchen, almost got killed by a gun-toting thug, received a mysterious package from his supposedly dead father, and met a man claiming to be his long-lost grandfather. He also learned he possesses a unique superpower, and he is destined to be an Occulator. What's an Occulator, you ask? That's okay, Alcatraz doesn't know yet, either. And I'm not going to tell you, because, you see, I'm one of those Evil Librarians!
Librarian review written by Evil Emily