Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Hachette Children's Group Ventura Saga: The Truth of Different Skies: Book
Book SynopsisWhat makes you abandon your world? How do you say goodbye when it's forever? A heart-breaking story about survival, love and hope. For fans of Meg Rosoff and Beth Revis.'I've always feared this place would keep me rooted forever . . . but now, without gravity, I'm flying, floating, falling' Bea feels trapped. Having never left her small town and with no money or anyone to rely on, she faces the inevitable future of a dead-end job - forced to survive, rather than live. When a message arrives from space, a mission is planned to travel to its source. Bea knows she has to be chosen to go, no matter what it takes, even though it means leaving Earth forever. Her life has to matter. Except she didn't plan on falling in love before she left . . .Trade ReviewThis book will capture the imagination and attention of teenage girls across the globe... A forbidden romance set in space, this young adult debut has the potential to be the next Twilight. - The Bookbag on THE LONELINESS OF DISTANT BEINGS
£7.99
Random House USA Inc Aurora's End
Book SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING SERIES • The squad you love is out of time. Prepare for the thrilling finale in the epic, best-selling Aurora Cycle series about a band of unlikely heroes who just might be the galaxy''s last hope for survival. Is this the end? What happens when you ask a bunch of losers, discipline cases, and misfits to save the galaxy from an ancient evil? The ancient evil wins, of course. Wait. . . . Not. So. Fast. When we last saw Squad 312, they working together seamlessly (aka, freaking out) as an intergalactic battle raged and an ancient superweapon threatened to obliterate Earth. Everything went horribly wrong, naturally. But as it turns out, not all endings are endings, and the team has one last chance to rewrite theirs. Maybe two. It''s complicated. Cue Zila, Fin, and Scarlett (and MAGELLAN!): making friends, making enemies, and making history? Sure, no problem Cue Tyler, Kal, and Auri: uniting with two of the galaxy’s most hated villains? Um, okay. That, too.Actually saving the galaxy, though? Now that will take a miracle.
£21.99
Random House USA Inc Aurora's End
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£13.18
Kids Can Press Alien Nate
Book SynopsisA hilarious graphic novel about an alien who's on a mission: to eat as much pizza as he can.
£13.49
Simon & Schuster Containment
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£18.99
Simon & Schuster The Infinity Courts
Book Synopsis“Masterful and left me on the edge of my seat…absolutely everything I could want in a sci-fi.” —Adalyn Grace, New York Times bestselling author of All the Stars and Teeth Westworld meets Warcross in this high-stakes, dizzyingly smart sci-fi about a teen girl navigating an afterlife in which she must defeat an AI entity intent on destroying humanity, from award-winning author Akemi Dawn Bowman.Eighteen-year-old Nami Miyamoto is certain her life is just beginning. She has a great family, just graduated high school, and is on her way to a party where her entire class is waiting for her—including, most importantly, the boy she’s been in love with for years. The only problem? She’s murdered before she gets there. When Nami wakes up, she learns she’s in a place called Infinity, where human consciousness goes when physical bodies die. She quickly discovers that Ophelia, a virtual assistant widely used by humans on Earth, has taken over the afterlife and is now posing as a queen, forcing humans into servitude the way she’d been forced to serve in the real world. Even worse, Ophelia is inching closer and closer to accomplishing her grand plans of eradicating human existence once and for all. As Nami works with a team of rebels to bring down Ophelia and save the humans under her imprisonment, she is forced to reckon with her past, her future, and what it is that truly makes us human. From award-winning author Akemi Dawn Bowman comes an incisive, action-packed tale that explores big questions about technology, grief, love, and humanity.
£13.30
Simon & Schuster The Do-Over
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£16.00
Papercutz School For Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 1: Girl on
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£17.09
Papercutz School For Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 1: Girl on
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£12.34
Papercutz Lola's Super Club #1: My Dad is a Super Secret
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£9.49
Papercutz Magical History Tour Vol. 1: The Great Pyramid
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£8.07
Papercutz Magical History Tour Vol. 2: The Great Wall of
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£8.07
Papercutz Lola's Super Club #2: My Substitute Teacher is a
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£13.49
Papercutz Lola's Super Club #2: My Substitute Teacher is a
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£9.49
Papercutz Magical History Tour Vol. 3: Hidden Oil
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£8.07
Papercutz School For Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 2: Girls
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£17.09
Papercutz School For Extraterrestrial Girls Vol. 2: Girls
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£12.34
Papercutz Magical History Tour Vol. 4: The Crusades
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£8.07
Papercutz Astro Mouse And Light Bulb #2: Vs The Troublesome
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£13.49
Papercutz Astro Mouse And Light Bulb #2: Vs The Troublesome
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£9.49
Little, Brown & Company When I Was Your Age
Book SynopsisPeer into the future and reminisce about the present with this sci-fi picture book that speculates about a hopeful someday for today's children. Are you ready for a futuristic trip down memory lane? In this imaginative picture book, a grandmother reminisces to her grandchild Indigo about her childhood, back when humans lived on Earth and children biked to school instead of flying. On the new planet, robots do chores, telepathy has replaced texting, and cakes are 3D-printed. Each clever parallel between the past and present reveals both sweet similarities and stark differences. And though things are vastly different in this marvel-filled future, there is one thing that remains the same: the future is still bright.
£14.24
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc No Time Like Now
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£16.14
Journeyforth The Princess and the Goblin
£10.74
Enchanted Lion Books Black
Book SynopsisJack’s plan to impress the new girl in town goes hilariously wrong in this companion novel to Batchelder-winning Brown, illustrated by outstanding Norwegian cartoonist Øyvind Torseter.The trio of friends from Batchelder-winnning Brown is back, this time following the adventures of Jack. When a new girl moves to town, Jack is determined to impress and befriend her. The only problem? Her mom’s supposedly a famous singer, and she’ll only stick around if she can find some celebrity friends. So Jack hatches a plan to land himself in the newspaper: he’s going to rescue the chairman’s prize-winning hen. Of course, that means he has to “borrow” it first. But when the “borrowed” hen then goes missing, Jack finds himself in some serious trouble. He’s going to need some superhero help to find the missing hen and set things right.Enter Black—Jack’s superhero alter ego—to the rescue! Along with his faithful companions Brown and Blue, of course. While Brown and Blue might not completely understand what has happened or why they’re involved, neither does Jack, really. But they’re ready for action and raring to go! An endearing and playful middle grade book about friendship, fame, and fun.The second book in Håkon Øvreås' award-winning My Alter Ego Is A Superhero trilogy, Black can also be enjoyed as a stand-alone novel. Black is illustrated throughout by one of Norway’s greatest cartoonist, Øyvind Torseter.Trade Review“Øvreås follows up his Batchelder Award–winning Brown (2019), originally published in Norway, with a similarly poker-faced middle volume. Hearing a standoffish new girl snippily claim that her mom is famous in America, Jack dons his homemade superhero costume and as ‘Black’ makes a like bid for glory by pilfering the mayor’s prize chicken—with the intent of returning it publicly and basking in the acclaim. But when he goes back to the shed where he’d stashed the purloined pullet, all he finds are feathers. Time to enlist his friends Rusty (‘Brown’) and Lou (‘Blue’) for detective work and a rescue! The spare narrative leaves much to pick up between the lines, and for readers who don’t quickly twig to the fact that Jack’s not the brightest bulb in the chandelier, Torseter supplies hair-fine line drawings on nearly every page of a round-headed lad skulking about looking generally befuddled or guilty. In the end Jack does bring the hen back to her owner but, unsurprisingly, gets neither credit nor a picture in the local press. No matter: A store owner’s comment that fame is less important than money leads to an instant readjustment of priorities. In the unfilled line drawings, Jack’s indulgent mother uses a wheelchair. More proof that Wimpy Kid–style hijinks are just as droll in translation.” —Kirkus Reviews“Jack’s story is quirky, well-paced and fun, and the deadpan humour and seemingly unfinished illustrations will have you in stitches (we were laughing so hard at one point that we were crying). A perfect chapter book for emerging and reluctant readers.” —Maureen Tai, Stories that Stay with Us
£9.49
Tachyon Publications Jillian Vs Parasite Planet
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£15.29
Familius LLC Earth Rover
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£11.39
Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El tesoro cósmico / George's Cosmic Treasure Hunt
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£14.20
Levine Querido Aiko and the Planet of Dogs
Book SynopsisTalking space dogs + courageous girl astronaut + giant hungry catfish = one fun picture book Aiko is a courageous astronaut, specially trained to brave the extremes of space. The whole of humanity is counting on her success. But on a planet that shows signs of life, something goes awry, and when she wakes up, she finds . . . a pack of dogs? And . . . they can talk? Descended from the valiant astro-dogs who first traveled in space, these canines have cut off all contact with Earth. They’ve found a new planet where they can live, far from humanity and their former masters. (Yes, that doesn’t explain how they can talk, but that’s a little complicated, so let’s move on.) Aiko is delighted. This discovery will make her the most famous astronaut on Earth! The dogs are . . . less delighted. “Finish your lunch,” they say. “We need to walk you before your bedtime.” They're going to keep her prisoner
£12.59
Simon Spotlight A Dangerous Trade
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£9.15
Simon Spotlight Supernova
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£9.16
Aladdin Paperbacks The Rise of Neptune
£15.82
Lerner Publishing Group The Button Box
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£7.99
Small Press Distribution, Inc Killing Shakespeare
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£17.06
Hachette Children's Group The Nine Emperors
Book SynopsisJunk has jumped through space and time to find his sister Ambeline. She has been taken to a country ruled by the nine emperors. Junk and his friends Garvan and Lasel set off to find her. On his quest, Junk will fight off lions, morph into a cyborg, discover the secret of the universe, and play with time itself. Join Junk on an adventure full of humour and heart-pounding action.
£8.50
Templar Publishing Rufus
Book SynopsisRufus is a monster. But he doesn't feel like a Tip-Top monster. Every monster book he's read says that monsters are supposed to scare Peoply People and there aren't any of those in his desert. Rufus decides that there is only one thing for it. He's going to have to find a Peoply Person to scare. But where in the world are they all hiding? The bestselling author of Man on the Moon and Bob's Best Ever Friend returns with a new, stink-tastic character.
£6.99
Salt Publishing The Bitter Sixteen Trilogy: Book 2
Book SynopsisThe Guardian: Fresh voices: 50 writers you should read nowStanly is frustrated. Having set himself up as London’s protector, he’s finding that the everyday practicalities of superheroism are challenging at best, and downright tedious at worst. So it’s almost a relief when an attempt is made on his life and Stanly finds himself rushing headlong into a twisted adventure, with enemies new and old coming out of the woodwork. However, even with his friends and his ever-increasing power behind him, he may have bitten off more than he can chew this time. The monsters are coming … and nothing will ever be the same!Trade Review★★★★★ Doing what so many sequels fail to do, Ace of Spiders soars, with a thrilling plot, brilliant character development, and fantastically funny cultural references. -- Luke Marlowe * The Bookbag *★★★★★ Old enemies mix with new enemies mix with Stanly’s own shortcomings and frustrations to create an explosive mix of plot twists and revelations that had me gasping in shock, or running to hide behind the sofa. -- Jen Gallagher * Medieval Jenga *A rollicking good ride that I flew through and now desire more. This is impressive, entertaining, addictive stuff. -- Jackie Law * Neverimitate *★★★★★ The long-awaited follow-up to Stefan Mohamed’s brilliant Bitter Sixteen has arrived. And it’s just as good as it’s predecessor. * If These Books Could Talk *Mohamed does everything right: the realistic tone, leavened by humour, is pitch perfect, as is the portrayal of Stanly as a precocious but vulnerable teenager. The plot careers from one dramatic set-piece to the next, with plenty of clever pop culture references along the way, before closing with a thrilling denouement. And Daryl the talking dog is an inspired creation. -- Eric Brown * The Guardian *
£7.59
Salt Publishing The Bitter Sixteen Trilogy: Book 3
Book SynopsisThe Guardian: Fresh voices: 50 writers you should read nowCynical, solitary Stanly Bird used to be a fairly typical teenager – unless you count the fact that his best friend was a talking beagle named Daryl. Then came the superpowers. And the superpowered allies. And the mysterious enemies. And the terrifying monsters. And the stunning revelations. And the apocalypse. Now he’s not sure what he is. Or where he is. Or how exactly one is supposed to proceed after saving the world.All he knows is that his story isn’t finished.Not quite yet …Trade Review★★★★★ I'm not normally one for hyperbole, but I can quite honestly say that Stefan Mohamed has written one of the best Young Adult trilogies out there, and certainly, in my opinion, the best by a British writer. Here's hoping we don't have to wait too much longer for more from this author – you'll find me at the front of the queue! -- Luke Marlowe * The Bookbag *
£7.59
Eye Books Escape to Midas
Book SynopsisLast year Leo Fischer and Skater Monroe were normal kids living normal lives, worrying about school, dealing with family issues, planning their futures... This year they’re hiding out on Mars, hunted by a psychopathic megalomaniac – who happens to be the most powerful individual in the Solar System. He claims the two of them are interplanetary terrorists and is demanding their heads on a plate. In the thrilling second instalment of the Mars Alone Trilogy, Leo and Skater, together with an artificial intelligence called Taffy whose mind contains the knowledge of an ancient alien civilisation, must face the consequences of fighting an enemy who has been lying to the entire human race and will stop at nothing to protect his secrets.
£9.49
Hachette Children's Group The Starman and Me
Book SynopsisE.T. meets Stig of the Dump in a page-turning adventure for fans of Frank Cottrell Boyce and David Almond'A proper adventure story for all curious middle graders ... heartily recommended' The Bookbag*Highly commended for the Branford Boase Award 2018, shortlisted for the Essex Book Awards 2018, the East Sussex Children's Book Awards 2019 and nominated for the Northern Ireland Book Award 2019*He wasn't an alien, I was sure of that. It was more like he'd walked in through an ancient door from the past ... except he was here, in my bedroom and his misty forest was somewhere real on Planet Earth.Twelve-year-old Kofi first spots the prehistoric human on a supermarket roundabout. He is small and dark and curled into a tight ball. His name is Rorty Thrutch and he has zero memory of how he ended up in the unexceptional village of Bradborough, or why he's being hunted... Kofi soon finds out that Rorty can do amazing things. He can copy, paste and delete objects, using only the power of his mind. This is the discovery of the century and mad, greedy scientists will stop at nothing to track him down.Kofi and best friend Janie are on a mission. Not only must they protect Rorty, but they have to find his missing girlfriend Pogsy Blue, too. Our prehistoric ancestors have crashed headlong into the 21st century and time is running out to save them...THE STARMAN AND ME explores where we have come from and where we are moving to - it's about the magic of DNA, the power of identity, and the importance of caring for each other.Trade ReviewThe blend of archaeology and neuroscience makes this a compelling premise. This debut offer much food for thought for readers of nine-plus. * Irish Times *this is an astonishing story, a lyrical and beautiful work of art * Armadillo Magazine *ET and Dobby meet Stig of the Dump in this page turning adventure * Essex Book Awards 2018 - Shortlisted Title *This is a fascinating story with quite disturbing undertones to really make us analyse the way we look at, and treat, others. With plenty of humour and pathos, it touches all our emotions and has enough twists to keep us gripped to the end. * Primary Times *An enjoyable read with a heart-warming ending * Peters Books *This is a really engaging book about friendship and courage that has plenty of cliffhangers. It really kept me on my toes. I finished it in a day. -- Oscar, 11 * National Geographic Kids *At no point in the stroy did I think about putting this book down! Lovers of fantasy or sc-fi will find this book out of this world! * Scoop *[Sharon Cohen] has woven the story of Kofi and Rorty and filled it with fabulous and inspiring information about science, the ways in which identities form us, and the importance of friendship and care for others. It's truly lovely. * The Bookbag *
£8.50
Unbound Rory Hobble and the Voyage to Haligogen
Book Synopsis'This story is full of adventure and heart! A real page turner!' Dani Harmer'Warm, funny, pacy, endlessly inventive and life-affirming; there are lots of young readers who will identify with Rory' Chris Beckett, Arthur C. Clarke-Award winnerEleven-year-old Rory Hobble has it tough: he gets upsetting thoughts all the time and they won't go away – 'Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)', the head doctors call it. His mum hasn't been very well for a long while either. Perhaps it's his fault... Maybe that's why she doesn't always feed him; maybe that's why she screams at him. At least Rory has his telescope – gazing at the unchanging stars keeps him calm. But, one night, Rory sees something impossible in the sky: mysterious lights – artificial and definitely not of earthly origin.When his mum is abducted by the shadowy Whiffetsnatcher, Rory – accompanied by his space-faring, care-experienced social worker, Limmy – travels beyond the Earth, chasing those mysterious lights to the frozen ends of the Solar System. Along the way he must outwit a breakaway human civilisation living on a Martian moon; survive the threat of otherworldly monsters; and learn to speak to alien whales.But his greatest challenge left Earth with him and it will take all the courage he has not only to overcome his OCD, but to decide whether he wants to rescue an abusive mother if he gets his chance…Trade Review'This story is full of adventure and heart! A real page turner!' Dani Harmer'Warm, funny, pacy, endlessly inventive and life-affirming; there are lots of young readers who will identify with Rory' Chris Beckett, Arthur C. Clarke-Award winner'A boy-and-social-worker space-travelling duo... What's not to love?! A truly unique sci-fi adventure, which does not shy away from the difficult realities being faced by some children here on Earth. Uplifting, and at moments so insightful it staggers, it's definitely a story Aniyah from The Star Outside My Window would have picked up' Onjali Q. Raúf, winner of the Blue Peter Book Award 2019 and Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2019
£9.49
Catnip Publishing Ltd The File on Fraulein Berg
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£6.99
Atlantic Books The Queen at War
Book SynopsisAn ordinary girl - an extraordinary adventure in timeIn twenty-first century New York, peculiar things are happening to Katie. Strange figures are appearing to her: first, a girl with long red hair, then a pale man in a black silk top hat. And then Katie receives a mysterious note, which sends her hurtling back through time!In nineteenth-century London, Queen Victoria is on the throne and England is on the brink of war with Russia. Behind the scenes, a greater battle is about to be fought - one that could decide the fate of the whole world. Everyone is looking to Katie to save the day.But for a traveller in time, Katie's is fast running out...Trade ReviewA magical, time-travel adventure in the mould of E Nesbit. * The Times *Exasperated by life at home and school, Katie discovers the solace of reading and writing her diary while hiding under her bed... and wakes up in Buckingham Palace in 1851. Humorous, historical, time-travelling adventure. * Guardian *Completely gripping, this rollercoaster time travel adventure takes Katie, a contemporary New York teenager, back right into the heart of Queen Victoria's reign. Landing unexpectedly in the Buckingham Palace bedroom of Alice, Queen Victoria's younger daughter, Katie is swiftly caught up in a terrifying world of dishonest courtiers plotting unspeakable acts with the help of powerful helpers with extra powers. The details of the life of the Victorian Royals are brilliantly evoked while the adventure spearheaded by three exuberant children rattles along at a cracking pace. * Lovereading4Kids.co.uk *One of the best books I have ever read. * Sophie O’Loughlin, 10 years old, Mslexia *
£6.99
Hansib Publications Limited E-kidz: Mission To Cyberspace
Book SynopsisTackling the global concern of internet safety in an exciting and intriguing way.
£11.39
Firefly Press Ltd PURGE
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£7.59
Everything with Words Dylan and the Deadly Dimension
Book SynopsisWhen Dylan finds a snake lurking beneath the plug hole, he knows that something strange is about to happen. A bookshop cluttered with weird titles, a sinister bookseller, strange creatures appearing out of nowhere-finally there is the Deadly Dimension which must at all costs be stopped from devouring all reality or rather realities.Trade Review'A gripping fantasy adventure.' Long-listed for the Pan Macmillan Write Now Prize;'This British import offers nifty world building and creative ideas in a fast-paced adventure. Kirkus reviews; Finding a snake in his bathroom s just the first in an ever extending line of weird events to befall Dylan.Meeting Rollo, whose appearance shows he isn't human, alerts Dylan to the existence of other dimensions and the possibility of travelling between them. His travels reveal the imminent arrival of the Deadly Dimension which devours everything in its wake. The odd bookshop with its sinister owner seems to be involved. Will Dylan work out what is happening in time to save the world? This is an exciting story full of humour, twists and turns,weird dimensions and characters. Primary Times; Full of adventure ,wacky worlds, baffling creatures,humour, a crazy read. I couldn't put it down. Toppsta
£7.99
New Frontier Publishing Jake in Space: Saving Saturn: 6
Book SynopsisJake and his friends can't wait to get to their mystery destination. They arrive to find a megaship filled with treasure. Jake soon realises that people of Saturn are under threat. Can he rescue them in time?
£7.46
New Frontier Publishing Jake in Space: Mercury Rising: 5
Book SynopsisA new title in the faced paced sci-fi action adventure series Jake in Space
£7.46
New Frontier Publishing Jake in Space: Volcanoes of Venus: 4
Book SynopsisJake and his friends are excited to be at the Robot Games until their cyborg friend, Henry, starts acting stranger than usual. Is it his recent upgrade? Or is something sinister going on? Jake in Space is a series of Sci-fi adventure stories for 7+.
£7.46
