What are some good mg science fiction books?

Well, 'A Long Walk to Water' by Linda Sue Park is a remarkable MG historical fiction book. It tells two stories, one of a young girl in Sudan in 2008 and another of a boy in 1985 Sudan. Another good one is 'The Midwife's Apprentice' by Karen Cushman. It's about a homeless girl in medieval England who becomes a midwife's apprentice. And 'The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate' by Jacqueline Kelly is set in Texas in 1899 and follows the story of a girl interested in science in a time when it was not common for girls to be so.

The 'Percy Jackson' series by Rick Riordan is very popular. It combines Greek mythology with modern - day settings in a really engaging way for middle - grade readers. Another one is 'A Wrinkle in Time' by Madeleine L'Engle. It's a classic in the science - fiction genre for this age group. And then there's 'The Hunger Games' prequel series, 'The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes', which also has elements of dystopian science - fiction.

Well, 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is a really good YA science fiction. It presents a seemingly perfect but actually very controlled society. Then there's 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline. It's full of 80s pop - culture references and takes place in a virtual world. Also, 'Uglies' by Scott Westerfeld is interesting. It explores ideas of beauty and conformity in a future world.

One characteristic is that they are set in a specific historical period. For example, a book might be set during the Industrial Revolution. They also often have characters that are influenced by the events and values of that time. Another aspect is that they can teach readers about history in an engaging way, like through the eyes of a young protagonist.

J.K. Rowling isn't strictly a science - fiction author but her 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' has some science - fictiony aspects and she's very popular. Anthony Horowitz with his 'Alex Rider' series which has some high - tech gadgets and international intrigue that can be considered in the realm of mg science fiction. And then there's Neal Shusterman who has written some thought - provoking mg science - fiction books like 'Scythe'.

Some anticipated science fiction books in 2024 could be those by well - known authors who have a track record in the genre. For example, authors like Neal Stephenson might have new releases. His previous works are filled with complex technological concepts and vivid future worlds. Another could be from new and emerging voices in the science fiction community. Indie authors are often pushing the boundaries with fresh ideas and unique takes on classic science fiction themes.

One great science fiction book in 2018 was 'Vengeful' by V. E. Schwab. It's a follow - up to 'Vicious' and continues the story of superhumans with a great blend of action and moral exploration. Another is 'Record of a Spaceborn Few' by Becky Chambers. It offers a warm - hearted look at different cultures in a spacefaring civilization. And 'The Calculating Stars' by Mary Robinette Kowal is also notable. It combines alternate history with science fiction as it tells the story of a female mathematician in a world where an asteroid strike changes the course of history.

One great science fiction book is 'Dune' by Frank Herbert. It has a richly detailed universe with complex politics, unique cultures, and a hero's journey. Another is '1984' by George Orwell, which, although often considered dystopian, has strong science - fiction elements in its vision of a totalitarian future. 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy' by Douglas Adams is also wonderful, filled with humor and absurd yet thought - provoking ideas about the universe.

In 2021, 'The Galaxy, and the Ground Within' by Becky Chambers is also a notable science fiction book. It explores different alien species and their interactions in a unique and thought - provoking way. It has a very inclusive and diverse set of characters which makes the story really engaging.

Some good science fiction books include 'Ender's Game' by Orson Scott Card. It tells the story of a young boy, Ender, trained in a military - like space academy to fight against an alien threat. The book explores themes of leadership, morality, and the cost of war. 'Foundation' by Isaac Asimov is also excellent. It's set in a galactic empire and follows the efforts to preserve knowledge and civilization through a series of crises. And 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley is a thought - provoking science - fiction work that presents a future society based on genetic engineering and social conditioning.