Kids Science Fiction

When a school assembly is interrupted by an ALIEN INVASION, bookworm Finley Swinnerton finds himself catapulted into an unlikely quest to save the planet, humanity and even Derek the school Guinea Pig!

What happens when a little star wiggles out of the night sky and lands right in Amanda's backyard? It's the start of an amazing adventure with Zorp, a friendly, glowing alien with wobbly legs and a heart full of wonder! Join Amanda and her playful kitten, Whiskers, as they share secret space-berries, build cosmic dens, and discover that the greatest friendships can be truly out of this world. "Amanda and the Alien" is a heartwarming bedtime story filled with gentle magic, giggles, and dreams as big as the universe.

A heartfelt middle grade story about changing friendships, peer pressure, and the courage to speak up when lines are crossed, perfect for fans of Starfish and Finally Heard. Sophie Valentine would rather be at home, doing school virtually. Instead, she’s waiting in a crowded middle school...

A meteorite comes crashing down on the lives of three middle schoolers changing everything they know about family, friendships, and community in this charming and heartfelt novel with a light STEM touch. The space rock is just the latest thing to land, uninvited, in Vega Lucero’s...

How far would you go to have the best day of your life? This funny and thrilling time travel adventure tackles questions of fate and free will. Noah Nicholson has plenty to be grateful for. He has solid grades and great friends, he’s finally becoming closer with Lucy Martinez—his...

Eleven-year-old Jillian hates surprises. Even fun ones make her feel all panicky inside. But, she's always dreamed of joining her space-explorer parents on a mission. It's Take Your Kid to Work Day, and Jillian finally has her chance to visit an alien world! The journey to Planet 80 UMa c is supposed to be just a fun camping trip. But then the local wildlife starts acting really dangerous. Only the onboard computer SABRINA sorta knows what's happening - at least when it's not goofing off or telling bad jokes.

A magical adventure awaits young listeners in Boo Who?, when a precocious girl named Gracie, her dog Sniggles, and their friends Bob, a crotchety crow, Lucy, an eccentric cat, and an anxiety-filled squirrel named Ziggy befriend a fearful little ghost, Boo Montague, at the Hocus Pocus Pumpkin Patch. Boo was shunned by the other ghosts because he’s cheerful, not spiteful and frightful. Gracie invites Boo to join them for Halloween. All is well until Sully the snail, who delivers the mail, arrives with a note from Annie Mc Fannie that reads, “Halloween has been canceled!”

Step into the whimsical world of Jack, a mischievous yet lovable character whose adventures are bound to capture the hearts and imaginations of young listeners. In this enchanting bedtime storybook, "Everybody Hates Jack," children will embark on a journey filled with laughter, friendship, and magical moments.

Wrongfully accused of being a 'Star Bandit,' ten-year-old Jax is sentenced to life in Asteroid Prison XK-5, a high-tech dungeon where hope goes to die. Surrounded by humming machinery, ever-watching laser eyes, and served daily bowls of disgusting 'Glow-Slop,' Jax's future looks as bleak as the endless space outside his porthole. But a mysterious whisper in the vents from an old, four-armed inmate named Zorp sparks an impossible plan. Using a map made of stardust, a key carved from a spork, and a forgotten ship hidden in the asteroid's heart, they must outwit the cruel and cunning Warden Grol.

They’re just ordinary kids living ordinary lives… until the strange and eerie comes knocking. In this chilling debut by R. C. Hill, eleven spine-tingling tales interrupt the everyday and bring nightmares a little too close to home. Experience stories ranging from a backyard pool with something lurking beneath the surface to an innocent school field trip that ends with a life changing insect encounter. A girl ignores her family’s warning to stay inside after dark... and discovers why no one ever talks about what lives in the mountains.

Batu is just an ordinary kid in present-day Almaty, worried about bullies, school, and his mom’s new baby…until the day he meets Aspara, the Golden Warrior. Aspara steps straight out of Batu’s notebook cover—and out of Kazakhstan’s past. Aspara has been waiting hundreds of years to be summoned to the human world and to finally get his chance to search for the Golden Cup, a magical talisman sent down from the heavens. When the Golden Cup was lost, Aspara watched as many of his friends and family were killed or disappeared.

The Trumbo View is a breathtaking vista that unfolds dramatically from the crest of Trumbo Road, offering an expansive panorama that captures the essence of nature’s beauty. As you stand at the lookout point, the horizon stretches out before you, revealing rolling hills dotted with wildflowers, lush green valleys, and the occasional glint of a distant river snaking through the landscape. The sky above seems to stretch infinitely, painted in hues of blue during the day, with cotton candy clouds that drift lazily by.

¡Acompaña al legendario guerrero solitario en la aventura más importante de su vida!Poco queda del pueblo mandaloriano tras la Gran Purga, pero unos pocos sobreviven por toda la galaxia como cazarrecompensas.Un día, uno de ellos recibe el encargo de capturar a un objetivo, sin embargo, cuando llega al lugar descubre que se trata de un niño. Tras la brillante armadura, los sentimientos del letal guerrero son un misterio, pero a partir de entonces nacerá en él una nueva esperanza y arriesgará su vida y su credo para proteger al pequeño.

Eleven-year-old stuttering Darby believes she's supposed to be perfect, just like her mother demands. But summer away at camp promises temporary escape. There, she befriends twelve-year-old Justin, who hasn't uttered a word since his dad died, and ten-year-old Naz, who is struggling to learn English. When mysterious calliope music from a nearby warehouse grants the trio power to communicate without words, they sneak inside to find out why.

In a future Australia ravaged by climate change, twins Ashleigh and Aiden Delatour have always promised to protect and be there for each other, no matter what. Their privileged upbringing and loving, wealthy parents leave them with little to worry about. But when Aiden is seriously injured during a school trip, the twins' entire world begins to unravel. Back home from the hospital, something about Aiden seems different and Ashleigh's quest to find out why will uncover dark truths about the world they thought they knew.

A group of people evacuating ahead of civil unrest amid a societal collapse find themselves lost, alone, and on the run, deep in the woods of rural West Tennessee. With snow on the ground, no skills, and not much more than the clothes on their backs, the group is in dire straits and probably won't last the coming night. Until out of the falling snow, a lone figure approaches. Over the next few days their silent benefactor will keep them safe, fed, and warm while helping them acquire the know-how to care for themselves. The thing is, he's just a kid....

Our final adventure begins in the present. Meet Shannon Barrett. He can live underwater. Influence animals of the sea. He's older now, sixteen and in high school. He's already met his gang of ancient undersea relatives, Noah & Jack, born centuries before him, plus a slew of undersea protectors known as the People of the Sea. He discovers his long-lost father is also…. a time-traveling warrior? What? Wait! Did someone say time traveler?

Lydia and Lucy thought they were about to start a fun Easter egg hunt. But they are about to meet a big surprise: The Easter Bunny has disappeared. No more searching for eggs, this spring we are searching for bunnies. Lydia and Lucy set on a mission to find it with the help of Crystal and Emerald, their unicorn and Pegasus friends. They will travel to the Land of Magic, meet the evil Sugar Wizard, and make friends with the bees.

Go on a journey of discovery, magic, science, and hope with this remarkable debut novel about a girl's powerful connection to a mysterious lake. Twelve-year-old Addie should stay away from Maple Lake. After all, her twin brother, Amos, drowned there only a few months ago. But its crisp, clear...

As parents, we all go through a mini mutiny in the ranks once it’s time to get ready for bed. If you’re lucky, you could get your kids in bed by eight o’clock...but not without a fight! And definitely not without creating a stressful environment that negatively affects your child’s sleep quality. This is why bedtime meditation practices come in handy because they help create a warm, loving environment that lowers stress hormone levels.