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The Best Science Fiction Books for Kids

Looking for excellent children's books about science fiction? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

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Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 1992

Dinosaurs Before Dark

By Mary Pope Osborne, Sal Murdocca (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Magic Tree House series

Two siblings travel through time to the age of the dinosaurs

68 pages· 4,717 words· Est. 53 min read

7.0/7 Bookroo·4.0/5 Goodreads · 50,133 ratings

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Summary: Jack and Annie discover a mysterious tree house that transports them to the age of dinosaurs. Stranded in the prehistoric past, they must find a way back home before nightfall—or risk becoming a dinosaur's dinner. As they navigate this dangerous world, questions arise: Where did the tree house come from, and why does it hold such power? Their adventure is a race against time, filled with peril and wonder, as they uncover secrets that could change everything. Will they solve the mystery and escape, or will the prehistoric world claim them forever?

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$958

Chapter Book · Ages 8–13 · 2007

The Mysterious Benedict Society

By Trenton Lee Stewart, Carson Ellis (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the The Mysterious Benedict Society series

Four kids face a secret mission at a ruleless institute. What will they uncover?

The E.B. White Read Aloud Award (2008)

485 pages· 117,838 words· Est. 13 hour read

7.0/7 Bookroo·4.2/5 Goodreads · 179,663 ratings

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Summary: Four gifted children, chosen through mind-bending tests, embark on a secret mission at the enigmatic Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened. With no rules to guide them, they must navigate hidden tunnels and unravel mysteries that challenge their wits and courage. Can they uncover the truth lurking beneath the surface, or will the institute's secrets remain hidden? Join them on a thrilling adventure where intelligence and creativity are their only allies.

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$2850

Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Ready Player One

By Ernest Cline · Book #1 in the Ready Player One series

In 2045, a virtual treasure hunt turns deadly as rivals vie for control of a digital empire.

480 pages· 132,733 words· Est. 12.5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 1,343,487 ratings

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Summary: In 2045, Wade Watts escapes his grim reality by immersing himself in the OASIS, a vast virtual world. When its creator dies, he leaves behind a series of puzzles promising immense wealth and control of the OASIS to the first solver. Wade cracks the initial clue, igniting a fierce competition with ruthless adversaries willing to kill for the prize. As the stakes rise, Wade must navigate a perilous quest filled with pop culture riddles and deadly rivals. Can he outsmart them and claim the ultimate prize, or will he become another casualty in this high-stakes game?

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2021

Iron Widow

By Xiran Jay Zhao · Book #1 in the Iron Widow series

A girl defies a deadly system, seeking revenge and power in a world of giant robots.

CALA Best Book Award (Chinese American Librarians Association) Honor (2022)

394 pages

4.0 Goodreads · 114,625 ratings

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Summary: Zetian, a determined 18-year-old, becomes a concubine-pilot to avenge her sister's death. Unexpectedly, she kills her partner through their psychic link, earning the title Iron Widow. Paired with the formidable Li Shimin, Zetian must navigate a treacherous world where girls are sacrificed to power mecha. As she battles for survival, she seeks to unravel the misogynistic pilot system and save future girls from the same fate. Will Zetian's newfound power be enough to change a world that fears her strength?

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$674

Chapter Book · Ages 6–9 · 2017

The Beginning

By M.J. Thomas · Book #1 in the The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls series

Siblings must solve a scroll's mystery or risk being trapped in biblical history forever.

112 pages· 11,369 words· Est. 2 hour read

4.3 Goodreads · 1,170 ratings

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Summary: Peter and Mary, along with their dog Hank, stumble upon a scroll that whisks them back to the dawn of creation. As they witness the world being formed, they must unravel the scroll's secrets to return home. With time running out, they encounter the angel Michael and a sly serpent in the Garden of Eden. Can they solve the mystery before history becomes their permanent home? This thrilling adventure blends biblical wonders with a race against time, captivating young readers with its vivid storytelling and engaging challenges.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2008

The Hunger Games

By Suzanne Collins · The Hunger Games series

Survive a deadly game or face certain death in a dystopian world.

FCBG Children’s Book Award (2010)Cybils Award (2008)

374 pages· 99,856 words· Est. 9.5 hour read

4.4 Goodreads · 10,264,994 ratings

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Summary: In a dystopian future, sixteen-year-old Katniss Everdeen volunteers for the brutal Hunger Games to save her sister. Thrust into a televised fight to the death, she must navigate deadly challenges and moral dilemmas. As she becomes an unexpected contender, Katniss faces choices that pit survival against humanity and life against love. Can she outwit the Capitol's cruel spectacle and emerge victorious, or will the Games claim her life? The stakes are high, and the world is watching.

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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2015

Fuzzy Mud

By Louis Sachar

Two kids take a shortcut through forbidden woods and uncover a world-altering secret.

192 pages· 33,143 words· Est. 3.5 hour read

5.3/7 Bookroo·3.9/5 Goodreads · 13,263 ratings

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Summary: Tamaya and Marshall's routine walk home turns perilous when they detour through forbidden woods to avoid a bully. Lost and in unexpected danger, they stumble upon a secret that draws in authorities and the U.S. Senate. As the mystery deepens, the stakes rise, threatening the future of the world. What have they discovered, and can it be stopped before it's too late? This gripping tale weaves suspense and environmental intrigue, challenging two young students to navigate a crisis far beyond their years.

Graphic Nov.

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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 2015

The Boy Who Crashed to Earth

By Judd Winick · Book #1 in the Hilo series

A boy falls from the sky and lands on Earth, where he befriends a human boy and together they try to stop an evil robot from destroying the world.

193 pages· 5,575 words· Est. 1 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 8,156 ratings

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Summary: When Hilo crashes to Earth, he befriends ordinary kids D.J. and Gina. Together, they must uncover Hilo's mysterious origins while navigating school and battling unexpected threats. Can they unlock the secrets of his past before it's too late? Join this laugh-out-loud adventure filled with friendship, surprises, and the occasional mutant space robot.

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2011

Legend

By Marie Lu · Book #1 in the Legend series

A prodigy and a criminal collide in a deadly game, uncovering dark secrets of their war-torn nation.

305 pages· 75,697 words· Est. 7 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 573,913 ratings

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Summary: In a war-torn Republic, June, a military prodigy, seeks justice for her brother's murder. Day, the nation's most wanted criminal, is the prime suspect. As they clash, they uncover shocking truths about their country and the sinister forces at play. Can they trust each other enough to survive the deadly secrets that bind them? A thrilling tale of suspense, action, and unexpected alliances.

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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1950

The Martian Chronicles

By Ray Bradbury

Earthmen conquer Mars, only to be ensnared by its ancient mysteries and deceptive allure.

241 pages· 56,101 words· Est. 5 hour read

4.2 Goodreads · 293,507 ratings

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Summary: On Mars, Earthmen find a world of crystal pillars and fossil seas, remnants of a vanished civilization. As they seek to conquer and commercialize, they are seduced by the planet's ancient mysteries and dangerous comforts. Will they uncover the truth behind the Martian allure, or become victims of their own ambitions? In this strange and breathtaking world, humanity's weaknesses and dreams collide, revealing the thin line between conqueror and conquered. What secrets does Mars hold, and can the Earthmen resist its enchanting pull?

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