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The boy who reversed himself
By William Sleator. 1986
In this clever science-fiction adventure Laura discovers that her strange new neighbor, Omar, is the one leaving messages, written in…
reverse, in her locker--without even opening the door. She wheedles him into taking her into the fourth dimension but refuses to heed his warnings against using her new powers capriciously. Soon she and her boyfriend, Pete, are trapped and terrorized in the fourth dimension. For junior and senior high readersBatman
By Craig Shaw Gardner. 1989
The city of gold and lead
By John Christopher. 1967
Teenage members of a group of free men are determined to overthrow the Tripods in the City of Gold and…
Lead. When the boys become favoured slaves, one of the masters reveals the source of the Tripods' power. Sequel to "White mountains". Followed by "Pool of fire". Grades 5-8. (Reissue) 1967.Under pressure (B.E.S.T. World)
By Cory McCarthy. 2022
In the second book of this inclusive near-future adventure trilogy, the kids from box #242 take a deep dive into…
a secret underwater world in hopes of finding their missing best friend and saving another from a life-altering bionic augmentation. Told through the alternating perspectives of Leo (they/them) and Jayla (she/her), the boxmates from the B.E.S.T. Academy are lost at sea and their best friend, Grayson Bix, is missing. Their hoverpod is busted, their stomachs are empty, and their hopes are crushed. When a mysterious vessel approaches, Ace, Leo, and Jayla are certain they'll be carted back to the Tower of Power, with their punishments for escaping awaiting. But a twist: The crew is rescued and introduced to a vibrant and thriving underwater world that is off the grid and out of Bixonics's eye...and one step closer to finding Grayson. From the depths of the Pacific Ocean to the heights of the stratosphere, hijinks, adventure, and emotional challenges ensue as the gritty kids meet a whole new cast of characters, weigh out the costs of life-changing bionic enhancements, and blow the top off of an earth-shattering secret that has global implications. In book two of this action-packed near-future adventure, Cory McCarthy crafts an incredible world with high-stakes storytelling, magnetic characters, and thematic undercurrents that spotlight the complexities of family and friendship, self-empowerment, and the magnitude of truthThis place has no atmosphere
By Paula Danziger. 1987
Return of the Jedi
By George Lucas, James Kahn, Lawrence Kasdan. 1983
Hans Solo is delivered into the hands of the gangster, Jabba the Hutt. Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, and Lando Calrissan…
launch a hazardous mission against Jabba's Totooine stronghold. Sequel to "The Empire strikes back." For junior and senior high and adult readers. 1983. Uniform title: Return of the Jedi (Motion picture)The mutant mushroom takeover (A Maggie and Nate Mystery)
By Summer Rachel Short. 2020
Hoping to restore her father's good name and job, Maggie teams up with friend Nate to win a junior naturalist…
contest, but the rare bioluminescent fungus they find is big trouble. Includes facts about fungi. For grades 4-7. 2020Cleo porter and the body electric
By Jake Burt. 2020
In a future forever changed by a pandemic, twelve-year-old Cleo and her parents live in isolation. But when they receive…
a package containing a substance critical for a stranger's survival, Cleo risks all to help save another. For grades 4-7. 2020Dragon Ops: Books 1-2 (Dragon Ops #01, 02)
By Mari Mancusi. 2020
Books one and two, written in 2020-21, featuring siblings Ian and Lilli as they face real danger in a virtual…
reality game. In Dragon Ops, Ian, Lilli, and their cousin Derek must defeat a dragon. In Dragons vs. Robots, the siblings search for their missing friend Ikumi. For grades 4-7. 2021Boy X
By Dan Smith. 2017
Twelve-year-old Ash wakes up in an unfamiliar place not feeling quite like himself. He soon discovers that his mom is…
in big trouble but may have become just the person to rescue her. Some violence. For grades 5-8The 7 professors of the Far North
By John Fardell. 2006
Three young children and their great uncle, a quirky inventor, embark upon an adventure. When the uncle and a group…
of his professor friends are kidnapped in a sinister plot, only the children can save the professors and change the fate of the worldAliens for breakfast (A Stepping stone book)
By Stephanie Spinner, Jonathan Etra, Steve Björkman. 1989
The Empire strikes back
By George Lucas, Donald F Glut. 1980
While Princess Leia, Han Solo, and Chewbacca take refuge in the cloud city of Bespin, Luke Skywalker seeks out the…
Jedi master, Yoda, to learn more about the mysterious powers of the Force, and to prepare for a confrontation with the evil Darth Vader. Sequel to "Star Wars" (DC05317). Followed by "Return of the Jedi" (DC05289). For junior high readers. 1980.A case of the zaps
By Alex Boniello. 2022
Meet 3.14159265358979323846264338327950...or Pi for short. Pi's just like any other kid robot: they love to listen to music, play with…
their dog, and hang out with their friends. And when their teacher announces a field trip to Olde Silicon Valley, Pi couldn't be more excited! They daydream of all the awesome things they want to see and do there––but also begin to worry about all the things that could go wrong. Then, on the way home, Pi feels a ZAP! They try to avoid the strange feeling, but the Zaps keep happening. Pi doesn't understand. They have a firewall installed! What could be going on?Superman: last son of Krypton
By Elliot S Maggin. 1978
A brilliant scientist on a dying planet sends his infant son to earth in a tiny starship. Raised as Clark…
Kent, the boy becomes a newsman who fights evil in the guise of superman. For junior and senior high readers. 1978.A swiftly tilting planet (Wrinkle in Time Quintet #4)
By Madeleine L'Engle. 1978
Star wars: from the adventures of Luke Skywalker : a novel
By George Lucas. 1976
A young man who yearns for adventure intercepts a cryptic message from a princess who is being held prisoner by…
a powerful warlord. Followed by "The Empire strikes back" (DC03053). For junior and senior high and adult readers. 1976.Bruce coville's book of monsters: Tales to give you the creeps
By Bruce Coville. 2022
The lion of mars
By Jennifer L Holm. 2021
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Life on Mars is pretty standard…. until a mysterious virus hits. Don’t miss this timely…
and unputdownable novel from the bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish. Bell has spent his whole life—all eleven years of it—on Mars. But he's still just a regular kid—he loves cats and any kind of cake, and is curious about the secrets the adults in the US colony are keeping. Like, why don't they have contact with anyone on the other Mars colonies? Why are they so isolated? When a virus breaks out and the grown-ups all fall ill, Bell and the other children are the only ones who can help. It's up to Bell—a regular kid in a very different world—to uncover the truth and save his family...and possibly unite an entire planet. Mars may be a world far, far away, but in the hands of Jennifer L. Holm, beloved and bestselling author of The Fourteenth Goldfish , it can't help but feel like homeShe's building a robot
By Mick Liubinskas. 2020
Inspiration for Brave Girls Who Love STEM AZ is a young girl who finds herself in a robot building competition.…
Can she use girl power to overcome crashes, explosions, and hackers to beat school bully and three-time champ? Smart and strong is the new pretty. In this funny, action-packed story about STEM for kids, the talented AZ fights gender stereotypes and learns tough lessons on leadership. With the help of her quirky friends, Li and 10, the team builds a feisty robot named Ada. Together, they work hard, solve puzzles, grow in confidence, and learn the importance of friendship and collaboration. Calling all girls who code, techgirls, Grace Hopper fans, and stemettes. Written to raise awareness about the challenges faced by women in science and engineering, She's Building a Robot celebrates voices from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds. More importantly, it gives girls in science the opportunity to relate to strong, brave, smart characters. If your child enjoyed books like Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls , The Fourteenth Goldfish , Women in Science , or Hidden Figures Young Reader' Edition , then She's Building a Robot is your next read!