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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 4, 2012
Kirkus Star BE MY ENEMY
by Ian McDonald
"More! More! (Science fiction. 12 & up)"
In this exciting first sequel to outstanding series opener Planesrunner (2011), 14-year-old science whiz Everett Singh continues to outthink his enemies while navigating the multiverse searching for his dad, lost in a parallel universe. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: July 3, 2001
Kirkus Star CHILDHOOD'S END
by Arthur C. Clarke
"An intelligent and imaginative use of cosmic concepts for a takeoff in time and space."
A futurama projects the end of the world when an invasion by the Overlords brings their unchallenged control of life on earth. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: Jan. 1, 1984
ENDER'S GAME
by Orson Scott Card
"Still, the long passages focusing on Ender are nearly always enthralling—the details are handled with flair and assurance—and this is altogether a much more solid, mature, and persuasive effort than Card's previous full-length appearances."
A rather one-dimensional but mostly satisfying child-soldier yarn which substantially extends and embellishes one of Card's better short stories (Unaccompanied Sonata and Other Stories, 1980). Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2007
FARSEED
by Pamela Sargent
"It most clearly resembles life itself: a murky, unresolved struggle for survival. (Science fiction. YA)"
In Earthseed (1983), Sargent told the story of Ship, sent into space with a mission to find new worlds for humanity to populate and regenerate in lieu of extinction on a dying planet. Read full book review >
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FICTION
Released: Aug. 16, 1963
I, ROBOT
by Isaac Asimov

A new edition of the by now classic collection of affiliated stories which has already established its deserved longevity. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: April 1, 2011
LIFE ON MARS: TALES FROM THE NEW FRONTIER
edited by Jonathan Strahan
"While some harsh language and difficult themes might restrict the audience, readers who agree with the saw that "the Golden Age of science fiction is 12" will demand more of every author included. (Science fiction/short stories. 12 & up)"
This exemplary, almost old-fashioned anthology is a welcome relief in a teen fiction market dominated by dystopias, fantasy and paranormal romance. Read full book review >