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Science Fiction Books for Teens

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Explore strange new worlds with these science fiction reads.

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Victories Greater Than Death

Victories Greater Than Death

by Anders, Charlie Jane

Book - 2021

Tina Mains isn't an average teenager-- she's also the keeper of an interplanetary rescue beacon. One day soon it is going to activate. Then her dreams of saving all the worlds and adventuring among the stars will finally be possible. Tina Mains isn't an average teenager-- she's also the keeper of an interplanetary rescue beacon. One day soon it is going to activate. Then her dreams of saving all the worlds and adventuring among the stars will finally be possible. Show less

Tina Mains isn't an average teenager-- she's also the keeper of an interplanetary rescue beacon. One day soon it is going to activate. Then her dreams of saving all the worlds and adventuring among the stars will finally be possible. Tina Mains isn't an average teenager-- she's also the keeper of an interplanetary rescue beacon. One day soon it is going to activate. Then her dreams of saving all the worlds and adventuring among the stars will finally be possible. Show less

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Light From Uncommon Stars

Light From Uncommon Stars

by Aoki, Ryka

Book - 2021

A cursed violinist, her young transgender protegee, and an alien donut shop owner star in this story of magic, hope, romance, and identity. A cursed violinist, her young transgender protegee, and an alien donut shop owner star in this story of magic, hope, romance, and identity. Show less

A cursed violinist, her young transgender protegee, and an alien donut shop owner star in this story of magic, hope, romance, and identity. A cursed violinist, her young transgender protegee, and an alien donut shop owner star in this story of magic, hope, romance, and identity. Show less

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The Electric Kingdom

The Electric Kingdom

by Arnold, David

Book - 2021

After a deadly Fly Flu spreads throughout the world, survivors Nico, her dog, young artist Kit, and the mysterious Deliverer roam the earth. They seek to avoid the Flies and find a place where life and love can exist again. After a deadly Fly Flu spreads throughout the world, survivors Nico, her dog, young artist Kit, and the mysterious Deliverer roam the earth. They seek to avoid the Flies and find a place where life and love can exist again. Show less

After a deadly Fly Flu spreads throughout the world, survivors Nico, her dog, young artist Kit, and the mysterious Deliverer roam the earth. They seek to avoid the Flies and find a place where life and love can exist again. After a deadly Fly Flu spreads throughout the world, survivors Nico, her dog, young artist Kit, and the mysterious Deliverer roam the earth. They seek to avoid the Flies and find a place where life and love can exist again. Show less

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Ship Breaker

Ship Breaker

by Bacigalupi, Paolo

Book - 2010

In a futuristic world, teen Nailer scavenges from shipwrecks for a living. When he finds a beached ship with a girl in the wreckage, he must decide if he should strip the ship or rescue the girl. In a futuristic world, teen Nailer scavenges from shipwrecks for a living. When he finds a beached ship with a girl in the wreckage, he must decide if he should strip the ship or rescue the girl. Show less

In a futuristic world, teen Nailer scavenges from shipwrecks for a living. When he finds a beached ship with a girl in the wreckage, he must decide if he should strip the ship or rescue the girl. In a futuristic world, teen Nailer scavenges from shipwrecks for a living. When he finds a beached ship with a girl in the wreckage, he must decide if he should strip the ship or rescue the girl. Show less

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All That's Left in the World

All That's Left in the World

by Brown, Erik J.

Book - 2022

A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the world's population. Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house. He is injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. Now, the boys must unravel their feelings for each other while fleeing dangers all around them. A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the world's population. Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house. He is injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. Now, the boys must unravel their feelings for each other while fleeing dangers all around them. Show less

A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the world's population. Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house. He is injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. Now, the boys must unravel their feelings for each other while fleeing dangers all around them. A deadly pathogen has killed off most of the world's population. Andrew stumbles upon Jamie's house. He is injured, starved, and has nothing left to lose. Now, the boys must unravel their feelings for each other while fleeing dangers all around them. Show less

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Ender's Game

Ender's Game

by Card, Orson Scott

Book - 1994

The alien Buggers threaten to kill off all humanity, and Earth's ultimate savior may be one small boy. Child-hero Ender Wiggin must battle the deadly aliens if mankind is to survive. The alien Buggers threaten to kill off all humanity, and Earth's ultimate savior may be one small boy. Child-hero Ender Wiggin must battle the deadly aliens if mankind is to survive. Show less

The alien Buggers threaten to kill off all humanity, and Earth's ultimate savior may be one small boy. Child-hero Ender Wiggin must battle the deadly aliens if mankind is to survive. The alien Buggers threaten to kill off all humanity, and Earth's ultimate savior may be one small boy. Child-hero Ender Wiggin must battle the deadly aliens if mankind is to survive. Show less

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Crownchasers

Crownchasers

by Coffindaffer, Rebecca

Book - 2020

The emperor is dying. When he announces a crownchase, a search that will determine the next ruler, his niece is thrust into her most dangerous adventure yet. The emperor is dying. When he announces a crownchase, a search that will determine the next ruler, his niece is thrust into her most dangerous adventure yet. Show less

The emperor is dying. When he announces a crownchase, a search that will determine the next ruler, his niece is thrust into her most dangerous adventure yet. The emperor is dying. When he announces a crownchase, a search that will determine the next ruler, his niece is thrust into her most dangerous adventure yet. Show less

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Across A Field of Starlight

Across A Field of Starlight

by Delliquanti, Blue

Book - 2022

Lu and Fassen are from different worlds and separate solar systems. When the war of Fassen's world invades Lu's peaceful home, they find themselves in a battle they hoped would never happen. Lu and Fassen are from different worlds and separate solar systems. When the war of Fassen's world invades Lu's peaceful home, they find themselves in a battle they hoped would never happen. Show less

Lu and Fassen are from different worlds and separate solar systems. When the war of Fassen's world invades Lu's peaceful home, they find themselves in a battle they hoped would never happen. Lu and Fassen are from different worlds and separate solar systems. When the war of Fassen's world invades Lu's peaceful home, they find themselves in a battle they hoped would never happen. Show less

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The Marrow Thieves

The Marrow Thieves

by Dimaline, Cherie

Book - 2017

The population has lost the ability to dream, leading to madness. The bone marrow of the indigenous population holds the cure, but taking it means death for the donor. 15-year-old Frenchie is on the run from those who would steal his marrow. The population has lost the ability to dream, leading to madness. The bone marrow of the indigenous population holds the cure, but taking it means death for the donor. 15-year-old Frenchie is on the run from those who would steal his marrow. Show less

The population has lost the ability to dream, leading to madness. The bone marrow of the indigenous population holds the cure, but taking it means death for the donor. 15-year-old Frenchie is on the run from those who would steal his marrow. The population has lost the ability to dream, leading to madness. The bone marrow of the indigenous population holds the cure, but taking it means death for the donor. 15-year-old Frenchie is on the run from those who would steal his marrow. Show less

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The Disasters

The Disasters

by England, M. K.

Book - 2018

Nax's trip back to Earth is cut short when his school is hijacked by terrorists. Now he and a few other space Academy failures are the only surviving pilots, and they must pull off a dangerous theft in order to spread the truth about the attack. Nax's trip back to Earth is cut short when his school is hijacked by terrorists. Now he and a few other space Academy failures are the only surviving pilots, and they must pull off a dangerous theft in order to spread the truth about the attack. Show less

Nax's trip back to Earth is cut short when his school is hijacked by terrorists. Now he and a few other space Academy failures are the only surviving pilots, and they must pull off a dangerous theft in order to spread the truth about the attack. Nax's trip back to Earth is cut short when his school is hijacked by terrorists. Now he and a few other space Academy failures are the only surviving pilots, and they must pull off a dangerous theft in order to spread the truth about the attack. Show less

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The Ones We're Meant to Find

The Ones We're Meant to Find

by He, Joan

Book - 2021

A single memory connects two sisters living apart. Kasey, the STEM genius ruled by logic, grapples with the twofold effect of science in the eco-city while Celia wakes up on a deserted island and tries to find her way back to her sister. A single memory connects two sisters living apart. Kasey, the STEM genius ruled by logic, grapples with the twofold effect of science in the eco-city while Celia wakes up on a deserted island and tries to find her way back to her sister. Show less

A single memory connects two sisters living apart. Kasey, the STEM genius ruled by logic, grapples with the twofold effect of science in the eco-city while Celia wakes up on a deserted island and tries to find her way back to her sister. A single memory connects two sisters living apart. Kasey, the STEM genius ruled by logic, grapples with the twofold effect of science in the eco-city while Celia wakes up on a deserted island and tries to find her way back to her sister. Show less

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The Last Cuentista

The Last Cuentista

by Higuera, Donna Barba

Book - 2021

The Earth has been destroyed and Petra is one of a few hundred people on a ship to a new planet. When she awakes from hypersleep, she finds that the sinister Collective have taken over the ship, erasing the memories of all aboard. Except her. The Earth has been destroyed and Petra is one of a few hundred people on a ship to a new planet. When she awakes from hypersleep, she finds that the sinister Collective have taken over the ship, erasing the memories of all aboard. Except her. Show less

The Earth has been destroyed and Petra is one of a few hundred people on a ship to a new planet. When she awakes from hypersleep, she finds that the sinister Collective have taken over the ship, erasing the memories of all aboard. Except her. The Earth has been destroyed and Petra is one of a few hundred people on a ship to a new planet. When she awakes from hypersleep, she finds that the sinister Collective have taken over the ship, erasing the memories of all aboard. Except her. Show less

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Survive the Dome

Survive the Dome

by Jackson, Kosoko

Book - 2022

Jamal becomes trapped inside an unbreakable dome placed around the city while attending a protest. Violence is escalating and there is no communication to the outside. Jamal must do everything he can to survive. Jamal becomes trapped inside an unbreakable dome placed around the city while attending a protest. Violence is escalating and there is no communication to the outside. Jamal must do everything he can to survive. Show less

Jamal becomes trapped inside an unbreakable dome placed around the city while attending a protest. Violence is escalating and there is no communication to the outside. Jamal must do everything he can to survive. Jamal becomes trapped inside an unbreakable dome placed around the city while attending a protest. Violence is escalating and there is no communication to the outside. Jamal must do everything he can to survive. Show less

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Mister Miracle

Mister Miracle

The Great Escape

by Johnson, Varian

Book - 2022

Scott Free wants to escape to Earth. He has a foolproof plan. He didn’t anticipate falling in love with the head of the Female Furies, who is tasked with making sure he never escapes the planet Apokolips. Scott Free wants to escape to Earth. He has a foolproof plan. He didn’t anticipate falling in love with the head of the Female Furies, who is tasked with making sure he never escapes the planet Apokolips. Show less

Scott Free wants to escape to Earth. He has a foolproof plan. He didn’t anticipate falling in love with the head of the Female Furies, who is tasked with making sure he never escapes the planet Apokolips. Scott Free wants to escape to Earth. He has a foolproof plan. He didn’t anticipate falling in love with the head of the Female Furies, who is tasked with making sure he never escapes the planet Apokolips. Show less

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Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves

Cold the Night, Fast the Wolves

A Novel

by Long, Meg

Book - 2022

Sena is alone on her frozen planet after a sled race took both her mothers' lives five years ago. To get off-world she must lead a group of scientists in that same sled race. It is the only way to escape a gangster whose prize wolf she has stolen. Sena is alone on her frozen planet after a sled race took both her mothers' lives five years ago. To get off-world she must lead a group of scientists in that same sled race. It is the only way to escape a gangster whose prize wolf she has stolen. Show less

Sena is alone on her frozen planet after a sled race took both her mothers' lives five years ago. To get off-world she must lead a group of scientists in that same sled race. It is the only way to escape a gangster whose prize wolf she has stolen. Sena is alone on her frozen planet after a sled race took both her mothers' lives five years ago. To get off-world she must lead a group of scientists in that same sled race. It is the only way to escape a gangster whose prize wolf she has stolen. Show less

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The Cost of Knowing

The Cost of Knowing

by Morris, Brittney

Book - 2021

Ever since his parents died, Alex can see into the future when he touches various items. He tries to keep his powers quiet, but when he sees his brother Isaiah’s impending death, he must act quickly – because the clock is ticking. Ever since his parents died, Alex can see into the future when he touches various items. He tries to keep his powers quiet, but when he sees his brother Isaiah’s impending death, he must act quickly – because the clock is ticking. Show less

Ever since his parents died, Alex can see into the future when he touches various items. He tries to keep his powers quiet, but when he sees his brother Isaiah’s impending death, he must act quickly – because the clock is ticking. Ever since his parents died, Alex can see into the future when he touches various items. He tries to keep his powers quiet, but when he sees his brother Isaiah’s impending death, he must act quickly – because the clock is ticking. Show less

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Do You Dream of Terra-Two?

Do You Dream of Terra-Two?

by Oh, Temi

Book - 2019

A team of three astronauts and six teens set off on a trip to colonize an Earth-like planet. It will take them over twenty years. They find that space is more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. A team of three astronauts and six teens set off on a trip to colonize an Earth-like planet. It will take them over twenty years. They find that space is more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. Show less

A team of three astronauts and six teens set off on a trip to colonize an Earth-like planet. It will take them over twenty years. They find that space is more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. A team of three astronauts and six teens set off on a trip to colonize an Earth-like planet. It will take them over twenty years. They find that space is more dangerous than they could ever have imagined. Show less

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War Girls

War Girls

by Onyebuchi, Tochi

Book - 2019

Set in 2172 Nigeria, Onyii and Ify are sisters who find themselves on opposite sides of the Civil War. What will happen when their divergent paths, forged in violence, come back together? Set in 2172 Nigeria, Onyii and Ify are sisters who find themselves on opposite sides of the Civil War. What will happen when their divergent paths, forged in violence, come back together? Show less

Set in 2172 Nigeria, Onyii and Ify are sisters who find themselves on opposite sides of the Civil War. What will happen when their divergent paths, forged in violence, come back together? Set in 2172 Nigeria, Onyii and Ify are sisters who find themselves on opposite sides of the Civil War. What will happen when their divergent paths, forged in violence, come back together? Show less

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Life as We Knew It

Life as We Knew It

by Pfeffer, Susan Beth

Book - 2008

An asteroid hits the moon and moves it closer to the Earth, turning everything upside down. Miranda and her family must now face a series of natural disasters in hope of surviving the newly arrived dystopian nightmare. An asteroid hits the moon and moves it closer to the Earth, turning everything upside down. Miranda and her family must now face a series of natural disasters in hope of surviving the newly arrived dystopian nightmare. Show less

An asteroid hits the moon and moves it closer to the Earth, turning everything upside down. Miranda and her family must now face a series of natural disasters in hope of surviving the newly arrived dystopian nightmare. An asteroid hits the moon and moves it closer to the Earth, turning everything upside down. Miranda and her family must now face a series of natural disasters in hope of surviving the newly arrived dystopian nightmare. Show less

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Want

Want

by Pon, Cindy

Book - 2017

Jason has only one vision -- to infiltrate and stop the Jin Corporation. The business manufactures a deadly pollution and then sells suits to protect people from its effects. Jason has only one vision -- to infiltrate and stop the Jin Corporation. The business manufactures a deadly pollution and then sells suits to protect people from its effects. Show less

Jason has only one vision -- to infiltrate and stop the Jin Corporation. The business manufactures a deadly pollution and then sells suits to protect people from its effects. Jason has only one vision -- to infiltrate and stop the Jin Corporation. The business manufactures a deadly pollution and then sells suits to protect people from its effects. Show less

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Alone Out Here

Alone Out Here

by Redgate, Riley

Book - 2022

In the year 2072 a group of teens are the only remaining survivors of earth. Stuck on a spaceship with no plan, the teens must find a habitable planet before they run out of supplies or their patience with each other. In the year 2072 a group of teens are the only remaining survivors of earth. Stuck on a spaceship with no plan, the teens must find a habitable planet before they run out of supplies or their patience with each other. Show less

In the year 2072 a group of teens are the only remaining survivors of earth. Stuck on a spaceship with no plan, the teens must find a habitable planet before they run out of supplies or their patience with each other. In the year 2072 a group of teens are the only remaining survivors of earth. Stuck on a spaceship with no plan, the teens must find a habitable planet before they run out of supplies or their patience with each other. Show less

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Alienated

Alienated

by Spurrier, Simon

Book - 2020

Three outcast teens, Samuel, Samantha, and Samir, come across an alien creature and name it Chip. Though initially bonding over the shared secret, the teens turn out to have very different ideas about what to do with Chip’s powers. Three outcast teens, Samuel, Samantha, and Samir, come across an alien creature and name it Chip. Though initially bonding over the shared secret, the teens turn out to have very different ideas about what to do with Chip’s powers. Show less

Three outcast teens, Samuel, Samantha, and Samir, come across an alien creature and name it Chip. Though initially bonding over the shared secret, the teens turn out to have very different ideas about what to do with Chip’s powers. Three outcast teens, Samuel, Samantha, and Samir, come across an alien creature and name it Chip. Though initially bonding over the shared secret, the teens turn out to have very different ideas about what to do with Chip’s powers. Show less

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Paper Girls

Paper Girls

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by Vaughan, Brian K.

Book - 2016

In 1988 four paper girls find a huge story. Folks in the neighborhood start disappearing, and people who appear to be wearing Halloween costumes seem to be from different times and places. What is going on, and who is attacking their neighborhood? In 1988 four paper girls find a huge story. Folks in the neighborhood start disappearing, and people who appear to be wearing Halloween costumes seem to be from different times and places. What is going on, and who is attacking their neighborhood? Show less

In 1988 four paper girls find a huge story. Folks in the neighborhood start disappearing, and people who appear to be wearing Halloween costumes seem to be from different times and places. What is going on, and who is attacking their neighborhood? In 1988 four paper girls find a huge story. Folks in the neighborhood start disappearing, and people who appear to be wearing Halloween costumes seem to be from different times and places. What is going on, and who is attacking their neighborhood? Show less

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Uglies

Uglies

by Westerfeld, Scott

Book - 2005

In Tally’s society, teens receive extreme makeovers to become “Pretty”. A top-secret agency threatens to leave her as an “Ugly” forever unless she spies on a group of runaway teens. In Tally’s society, teens receive extreme makeovers to become “Pretty”. A top-secret agency threatens to leave her as an “Ugly” forever unless she spies on a group of runaway teens. Show less

In Tally’s society, teens receive extreme makeovers to become “Pretty”. A top-secret agency threatens to leave her as an “Ugly” forever unless she spies on a group of runaway teens. In Tally’s society, teens receive extreme makeovers to become “Pretty”. A top-secret agency threatens to leave her as an “Ugly” forever unless she spies on a group of runaway teens. Show less

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