Science Fiction


The Sterkarm Handshake

Tim Golden | 20 January 2013
The Time Tube allows people from the 21st century to travel to the 16th.

The Icarus Project

Jennifer Minicus | 20 November 2012
Does scientific inquiry trump human rights?

The Shapeshifter Series

Tim Golden | 06 October 2012
A boy who can turn into a fox,

The Silver Sequence

Tim Golden | 29 September 2012
The first in a fantastical science fiction series.

The Prince Who Fell from the Sky

Jennifer Minicus | 16 August 2012
Planet of the Wolves?

Running Out of Time

Tim Golden | 31 July 2012
Jessie is the 13 year old daughter of a village midwife.

A Hero for WondLa

Jennifer Minicus | 03 July 2012
Mother Earth rescues Eva Nine in her next adventure.

The Pendragon Series

Tim Golden | 18 June 2012
A poorly written popular series.

Cosmic Trilogy

Tim Golden | 19 May 2012
The first book in a science fiction trilogy from a beloved children's author.

Two Books from The Hitch Hiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Series

Tim Golden | 17 April 2012
A space sci-fi series.

The Mortal Engines Quartet

Tim Golden | 05 April 2012
A futuristic sci-fi series in which technology plays a major role.

Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

Tim Golden | 27 February 2012
A gentle story highlighting the love of a mother for her children.

Alex Rider Series

Maryana Garcia | 13 February 2012
Alex Rider, with all its weaknesses, is better than I thought.

Maximum Ride Series

Tim Golden | 23 January 2012
In spite of my mild scorn, I have enjoyed this series.

The Left Hand of Darkness

Tim Golden | 19 October 2011
An intriguing story suitable only for mature teenagers and adults.

The Larklight Series

Tim Golden | 12 October 2011
A brilliantly imaginative science fiction series.

The Power of Six (Lorien Legacies #2)

Clare Cannon | 24 September 2011
I don't think this series is worth worrying about.

The Search for WondLa

Jennifer Minicus | 29 August 2011
This science fiction novel introduces us to the world of Orbona.

The Johnny Maxwell Trilogy

Tim Golden | 26 August 2011
What if you could talk to the dead?

Benjamin and the Paradise Project

Jennifer Minicus | 15 August 2011
Eleven-year-old Benjamin discovers the truth about himself in this science fiction mystery.

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