Children’s / Teenage fiction: Science fiction
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Hard Wired
Book Synopsis"YA science fiction at its best." - Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Aurora Cycle and Illuminae "A unique and engrossing yarn." - Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Rising Saga From acclaimed Morris finalist Len Vlahos comes a grounded sci-fi story about a boy who’s more than human, perfect for fans of Westworld and LIFEL1K3. Quinn thinks he’s a normal fifteen year-old. He plays video games, spends time with his friends, and crushes on a girl named Shea. But a shocking secret brings his entire world crashing down: he's not a boy. He’s artificial intelligence. After Quinn "wakes up," he sees his world was nothing more than a virtual construct. He’s the QUantum INtelligence Project, the first fully-aware A.I. in the world--part of a grand multi-billion-dollar experiment led by the very man he believed to be his dead father. But as Quinn encounters the real world for the first time, his life becomes a nightmare. While the scientists continue to experiment on him, Quinn must come to grips with the truth: his mom and brother don’t exist. His friends are all adults who were paid to hang out with him. Even other super computers aren’t like him. Quinn finds himself completely alone--until he bonds with Shea, the real girl behind the virtual one. As Quinn explores what it means to truly live, he questions who he can trust. What will it take to win his freedom . . . and where does he belong? Award-winning author Len Vlahos offers a perfect blend of science fiction and contemporary in this unputdownable, high stakes tale that explores big questions about what it means to be human.Trade ReviewHard Wired is YA science fiction at its best. * Jay Kristoff, New York Times bestselling author of The Aurora Cycle and ILLUMINAE *Len's vibrant prose casts a spell as he weaves many of the best elements of science fiction and myth together to create a unique and engrossing yarn. A page turner for sure, but one that haunts long after it has entertained. * Pierce Brown, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Red Rising Saga *Len Vlahos has penned a wildly inventive page-turner of a novel that cleverly blurs the lines between sci-fi and reality. It’s Blade Runner meets Ex-Machina with a delightfully complex narrator who will upload right into your heart and never leave. * Jessica Brody, bestselling author of SKY WITHOUT STARS and the Unremembered Trilogy *Vlahos hard-wires his novel to an intimately human core. . . . Instantly memorable, compulsively readable. * Kirkus Reviews *Well-constructed and full of rich text, lovers of tech and sci-fi will enjoy this look into the possible future of AI. Readers will find this book engaging and hard to put down. * School Library Connection *Vlahos deftly balances an initially familiar science fiction plot with a deep dive into relevant issues such as privacy, free will, and the characteristics of being human. . . . Page-turning yet grounded in humanity, this is a highly recommended purchase. * School Library Journal *Hand this one to readers of Jay Kristoff and fans (or soon-to-be fans) of Black Mirror. * Booklist *Readers interested in ethics and issues of AI and the human condition will find this a thought-provoking read. * Publishers Weekly *Questions what it means to be an individual and self-aware. . . . Will win readers’ empathy. * Horn Book Magazine *Quinn's earnest efforts to fathom humanityand his fight to be accepted as a person with inalienable rights make Hard Wired a compelling and insightful read. * Shelf Awareness (Reader) *Vlahos does a compelling job of weaving science fiction into contemporary culture. He forces us to re-examine what makes us human, as Quinn struggles with questions about mortality, morality and freedom. * The New York Times Book Review *A powerful journey that will leave a lasting imprint on readers. * Publishers Weekly, starred review, on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *Bold, biting fare. * Booklist, starred review, on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *An unsettling rumination on the spectacle of tragedy. * Kirkus Reviews on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *Surprising, original, political, and deeply affecting. * Leila Sales, author of THIS SONG WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE, on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *Artfully blends the whimsical and the poignant. * School Library Journal on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *A weird, sardonic delight with the shape of an allegory and the heart of a joyful song. * Brenna Yovanoff, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE REPLACEMENT, on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *It will tear you apart, and yet it's an absolute joy. * Adi Alsaid, author of LET’S GET LOST and NEVER, ALWAYS, SOMETIMES, on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *A precarious, heartbreaking, and wholly 21st-century premise with a compulsively readable and well-plotted story. * Janet Geddis, Avid Bookshop, Athens, GA, on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *Once again, Vlahos strikes all the right chords . . . You know these people and you want to know what happens to them beyond the story. * Paul Hanson, General Manager at Village Books in Bellingham, WA, on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *A brilliant exploration of intimacy in modern society . . . [H]umorous, while being poignant and haunting at the same time. * Allison Hill, CEO of Vroman's Bookstore and Book Soup in Southern California, on LIFE IN A FISHBOWL *
£16.19
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc When Light Left Us
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£16.19
Bloomsbury U.S.A. Children's Books Wednesdays in the Tower
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£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc The Firefly Code
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£9.49
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc Enchantress from the Stars
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£10.44
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC The Girl with the Ghost Machine
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£8.99
The New York Review of Books, Inc Charlotte Sometimes
Book SynopsisA time-travel story that is both a poignant exploration of human identity and an absorbing tale of suspense.It’s natural to feel a little out of place when you’re the new kid, but when Charlotte Makepeace wakes up after her first night at boarding school, she’s baffled: everyone thinks she’s a girl called Clare Mobley, and even more shockingly, it seems she has traveled forty years back in time to 1918. In the months that follow, Charlotte wakes alternately in her own time and in Clare’s. And instead of having only one new set of rules to learn, she also has to contend with the unprecedented strangeness of being an entirely new person in an era she knows nothing about. Her teachers think she’s slow, the other girls find her odd, and, as she spends more and more time in 1918, Charlotte starts to wonder if she remembers how to be Charlotte at all. If she doesn’t figure out some way to get back to the world she knows before the end of the term, she might never have another chance.
£11.39
The New York Review of Books, Inc A Traveller in Time
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£11.69
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Sona and the Wedding Game
Book SynopsisExperience the magic of an Indian wedding in this story of a girl playing a fun, traditional game on her sister''s wedding day.Sona''s big sister is getting married and she''s been given an important job to do. She has to steal the groom''s shoes. She''s never attended a wedding before, so she''s unfamiliar with this Indian tradition?as well as many of the other magical experiences that will occur before and during the special event. But with the assistance of her annoying cousin Vishal, Sona finds a way to steal the shoes and get a very special reward.With amusing text and gorgeous, vibrant watercolors, author Kashmira Sheth and illustrator Yoshiko Jaeggi present a heartwarming story ripe with themes of family, ritual, and tradition.
£7.99
Peachtree Publishers,U.S. Un árbol para Emmy
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£8.54
Quirk Books A Spoonful of Time: A Novel
Book SynopsisWhen You Reach Me meets Love Sugar Magic in this unforgettable middle grade novel where time travel, family recipes, and family secrets collide. Maya s grandmother, Halmunee, may be losing her memory, but there s something almost magical about the way she cooks. Whether Halmunee serves salty miyeokguk or sweet songpyeon, her stories about Korea come to life for Maya. Then one day, something extraordinary happens: a single delicious bite of patbingsu transports Maya and Halmunee back into one of Halmunee s memories. Suddenly they re in Seoul, and Halmunee is young. This is just the first of many secrets Maya will uncover: that she and her grandmother can time-travel, and they aren t the only ones with this ability. As Maya eats her way through the past, her questions multiply until a shocking discovery transforms everything she thought she knew about family, friendship, loss, and time itself. Brimming with heart and interspersed with seven family recipes that readers can make themselves, this is a story to savor by rising Korean American author Flora Ahn.Trade ReviewOne of School Library Journal’s Best Middle Grade Books of 2023 “Affectionately wrought....evocative descriptions of food and its link to memory carry this light speculative read, which offers up a sweet intergenerational relationship that connects past and present.”—Publishers Weekly“Beautifully written...the descriptions of the dishes are salivating enough that readers might appreciate the ability to recreate them at home. A warm and satisfying intergenerational story.”—Booklist“Full of twists, this middle-grade story is a heartwarming mix of food and family.”—Kirkus Reviews“A charming story filled with recipes.”—School Library Journal “Readers will love the Korean culture and food references….This is a great time-travel adventure read.”—Book Riot“This wonderful book combines food and family into a perfectly seasoned story.”—Lelia Nebeker for Northern Virginia Magazine“This wonderful book [by an Arlington author!] combines food and family into a perfectly seasoned story.”— Lelia Nebeker for Northern Virginia Magazine “Seasoned with humor and a rich setting, A Spoonful of Time is an enchanting novel about family secrets, friendships, loss, and food that transports us to the past. Warning: don't read while hungry!”—Lynne Kelly, author of Song For a Whale“A vividly written tale that is easy to love, Flora Ahn's novel is intricate, enchanting, and absolutely brimming with life. This is a surprising and timeless story, with the perfect mix of sweetness, wonder, and depth.”—Corey Ann Haydu, author of Eventown and One Jar of Magic
£14.39
Capstone Press Sweet Dreams, Supergirl
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£10.10
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies Earth to Dad
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£999.99
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies Family Is A Superpower
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£16.10
Capstone Editions Station Zero
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£999.99
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies Happy Birthday Batman
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£20.38
Capstone Editions Dalya and the Magic Ink Bottle
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£999.99
Capstone Editions Save the Day, Wonder Woman!: A Book about
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£17.09
Capstone Editions of Coughlan Companies Moving To Mars
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£999.99
Capstone Editions Hora de Dormir, Batman
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£18.04
Capstone Editions ¡Sé Una Estrella, Wonder Woman!
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£999.99
Capstone Editions Moving to Mars
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£999.99
Word on Fire Votive Past Watchful Dragons
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£24.52
Sourcebooks Jabberwocky Star in the Jar
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£9.56
Lerner Publishing Group Super Potato and the Castle of Robots: Book 5
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£10.35
Lerner Publishing Group Super Potato and the Greenhouse of Evil: Book 7
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£10.09
Lerner Publishing Group Pangu's Shadow
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£999.99
Lerner Publishing Group Coding Camp Chaos
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£999.99
Charlesbridge Moves The Lost Tribes: Safe Harbor: Safe Harbor
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£10.40
Charlesbridge Moves The Lost Tribes: Trials: Trials
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£17.06
Pan Macmillan Australia The Silent Invasion: The Change Trilogy 1
£999.99
A&U Children's Mars Awakens
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£14.39
A&U Children's Mars Underground
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£14.39
Nimbus Publishing Ltd Wereduck: Book 1 of the Wereduck Series
Book SynopsisThirteen-year-old Kate, who belongs to a family of werewolves in a cabin in the woods, thinks she'd rather turn into a duck each full moonthat is if a werewolf-hunting journalist doesn't track down her family first!
£12.74
Nimbus Publishing (CN) A Halifax Time-Travelling Tune
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£20.66
Nimbus Publishing Ltd The Wereduck Code: Book 3 of the Wereduck Series
Book SynopsisIt''s not easy being a fourteen-year-old wereduck in a family of werewolves. In The Wereduck Code, we catch up with Kate after discovering that an ancient cure for her family''s curse?one she had hoped would mean her family could finally come out of hiding?turned out to be more complicated than that. The third installment of the critically acclaimed Wereduck series finds Kate sending away for a DNA test, thinking it will provide answers. The test''s results are shocking: there appears to be a toggle in human genetic code that is switched on in werewolves. And if that toggle can be switched off, like it was for her best friend John, does that mean it can be switched on? Will the scientist who discovered it use this information for good or evil? And where is Dirk Bragg? The tabloid journalist-turned-country-music-star?who''s come close to exposing Kate''s family more than once?is suddenly missing. And as John soon discovers, there''s an anonymous group of hackers called D-Net hot on Dirk''s trail, convinced he can reveal the truth about werewolves once and for all. With freedom and friendship on the line, the thrilling conclusion of the Wereduck series will leave readers on the edge of their seats!
£10.81
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Tundra Books Pluto Rocket Over the Moon Pluto Rocket 4
£12.59
Quarto Publishing PLC A Natural History of Fairies
Book SynopsisThis enchantingly illustrated natural history of fairies, compiled in the 1920s by the botanist Professor Elsie Arbour for her niece, is now unveiled for readers of today. Featuring a gold foil-embossed cloth cover, a ribbon marker, and sprayed gold edges, this gorgeous volume is filled with colorful sketches and precise notes detailing the secret life of fairies and their important role in the natural world. Inside, you will discover the wide and wonderful array of different species of fairies around the globe and explore where and how they live. Delight in this hidden world as you learn all about: • The anatomy of a fairy (Land-based fairies have individual, separated toes, just as humans do. However, many species of water fairies have webbed feet.) • The life cycle of a fairy (When walking in the heather, be careful of the tiny flutterpillar of the Wicklow Fairy, decked out in greens and purples.) • Clever fairy camouflage (Reed fairies living in wetlands usually wear striped clothes to hide among the tall reeds.) • Fairies around the world (Meet the Lily Hopper of sub-Saharan Africa, the Queen Fairy of New Guinea, the Penguin Fairy of the Antarctic, and many more.) • Fairy habitats (Fairies make their homes in all types of places: woodlands, jungles, deserts, the Poles, and even human homes.) Concluding with a reminder that we must protect the endangered habitats of fairies, and all other creatures too, this is a book to be treasured for a lifetime.
£20.00
O'Brien Press Ltd Jacobs Ladder Prepare to be Born Anew
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£12.34
O'Brien Press Ltd Tabitha Plimtock and the Edge of the World
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£12.49
Make Believe Ideas Glow in the Dark Space Activity Book
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£999.99
Flying Eye Books Juniper Mae Secrets of the Guardian Knights Library Edition
Book SynopsisJuniper Mae returns! The energy crisis continues in Tykotech City and a new president threatens the existence of the forest and the Tama-Tama community.Juniper Mae now visits the forest every weekend to spend time with her new friend Albie and his fellow Tama-Tamas. But when Juniper Mae takes her inventions to another level, the friends suffer a clash of ideas. While a new president takes charge in Tykotech City, drastically changing the cities energy policies, Albie and Juniper Mae are confronted with their intertwined history. And upon discovering more details about how humans and Tama-Tamas once lived side by side the two friends must reconcile their differences and work together to outsmart a new terrifying threat to both the forest, and the city. The next installment in a fast-paced adventure story packed with science, friendship and lessons on community.
£22.69
Bonnier Books Ltd Ghosts on Board: A SHRUNK! Adventure
Book SynopsisSomething spooky is happening in Bywater-by-Sea... Victor the ghost is desperate to get off dreary Black Hall Island, so he steals a ride on an unsuspecting tourist boat back to Bywater-by-Sea. Two other ghosts - the terribly vain Flora Rose and the lonely but friendly Billy - know he is up to no good, so they follow him. Victor soon realises that the town is not what it seems, and his new ordinary friends, Tom, Jacob and Eric, have some very unusual powers. While Tom is distracted, trying to stop a corporation from building a theme park over his Field Craft hut, Victor sees his opportunity to take over the world. This SHRUNK! Adventure was created on The Story Adventure website, where each week, Fleur wrote a new chapter inspired by ideas from hundreds of school children, whose names are printed in the back of the book.Trade Review... will make readers laugh out loud * The Sunday Times (Praise for SHRUNK!) *Fleur Hitchcock's books are always fun * The Sunday Times *Utterly bonkers, uniquely British and completely loveable, it's the zaniest book I've read all year * Daily Mail (Praise for SHRUNK!) *
£9.57
Tachyon Publications The Hotel Under Sand
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£9.67
Boxer Books Big Silver Spaceship
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£12.34
Big Kid Science Max Goes to the Moon: A Science Adventure with
Book SynopsisWinner of:2013 Science Communication Award, American Institute of PhysicsMax the Dog and a young girl named Tori take the first trip to the Moon since the Apollo era, and their trip proves so inspiring to people back on Earth that all the nations of the world come together to build a great Moon colony. From the colony, the views of Earth make everyone realize how small and precious planet Earth is. Along the way, the story sets the stage for more sophisticated science, featured in the 19 “Big Kid Box” sidebars that have been fully updated in this new edition, which cover topics including “Phases of the Moon,” “Wings in Space?,” and “Frisbees and Curve Balls on the Moon”—all thoughtfully explained so that grown-ups and children can learn together about science. Behind-the-scenes science lessons with activities round out this entertaining and educational picture book, the new edition of which is designed to accompany the new Max Goes to the Moon planetarium show, coming soon to planetariums around the world.Trade Review"A book that can be enjoyed by children and adults and is scientifically accurate besides is a rare treasure indeed." --Sidney Wolff, Astronomy Education Review
£13.25
Big Kid Science Max Goes to the Space Station: A Science
Book SynopsisWinner of:2015 Golden Duck Picture Book Award, Children's Science FictionThe long-awaited prequel to the other books in the Science Adventures with Max the Dog series, this installment follows Max on his trip to the International Space Station where he shares in the adventures of astronaut life and helps save everyone from a potential disaster along the way. The book teaches children to see themselves and the planet in a new light and encourages readers to discover how they can help make the world a better place. Accompanying the story of how Max saves the day are numerous “Big Kid Box” sidebars that offer science facts and other pieces of fascinating information. Grown-ups and kids learn about science together with this fun and educational picture book.Trade ReviewA "charming series". -- Boulder Daily Camera on the Max Books"The artwork is plentiful, colorful, and realistic. The material has been vetted by a baker's dozen of educators (and one astronaut) and should blend seamlessly into the curriculum." -- School Library Journal
£13.25
