Can you recommend books that combine fantasy and science fiction for young readers?

The 'Artemis Fowl' series by Eoin Colfer is quite funny. It features a young criminal mastermind dealing with fairies and other magical creatures in a modern - day, yet science - fictional world. Another good option is 'The Spiderwick Chronicles' by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi. It has some light - hearted and funny moments as the kids discover the hidden world of faeries around them. 'How to Train Your Dragon' by Cressida Cowell is also great for young readers. It has a lot of humor in the relationship between the boy and his dragon.

Sure. 'The City of Ember' by Jeanne DuPrau is a great happy science - fiction book for young readers. It's about a post - apocalyptic world where two kids discover the secrets of their underground city. 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry is also good. It has a unique world - building that is both thought - provoking and has positive elements of friendship. And 'Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator' by Roald Dahl has some science - fiction elements and is full of Dahl's typical wacky humor.

For young readers, 'Artemis Fowl' by Eoin Colfer is a good science - fiction pick. It's about a young criminal mastermind who gets involved with fairies. 'The Hunger Games' by Suzanne Collins is very popular. It's set in a future where kids are forced to fight in a deadly game. 'Ready Player One' by Ernest Cline can also be appealing to young readers as it's about a virtual world full of 80s pop - culture references.

Sure. 'Snow Crash' by Neal Stephenson is a good one. It has a mystery around a new digital drug and a strange virtual world, all set against a backdrop of a future with its own unique society and technology.

Well, 'Hyperion' by Dan Simmons is a prime example. The story takes place in a far - flung future (science - fiction) with advanced technology and interstellar travel. But it also delves into the realm of fantasy with the Shrike, a menacing and somewhat otherworldly being that seems to defy the laws of the universe, and the various religious and mythological undertones throughout the story.

Sure. 'The City of Ember' by Jeanne DuPrau is a great clean sci - fi book for young readers. It's about a post - apocalyptic underground city and two kids who try to find a way out. 'A Wrinkle in Time' is also suitable. It has a young female protagonist who goes on an adventure through time and space to save her father. Another good one is 'The Giver' by Lois Lowry, which makes you think about a society without emotions and memories.

Sure. 'The Mysterious Planet' by him is suitable for young readers. It has simple yet interesting science - based concepts that are easy for kids to understand.

They can start with books that have a bit of science fiction mixed with other elements they like. For instance, if they like adventure stories, books like 'The City of Ember' which has adventure in a post - apocalyptic setting could be a start. Then, they can gradually move on to more complex science fiction concepts. Reading reviews and summaries online can also help. There are many websites and blogs dedicated to children's literature where they can find out about different science fiction books for young readers. Also, attending book fairs or library events focused on science fiction can expose them to a wide variety of such books.

'Miss Peregrine's Home for Peculiar Children' by Ransom Riggs. It combines real - life vintage photographs with a fictional story about a boy who discovers a home for children with special abilities. The photos add an element of nonfiction to the fictional narrative.

Sure. 'The Magic Tree House' series is very popular. It follows the adventures of Jack and Annie as they travel through time and meet all sorts of animals in different historical periods. 'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' also has some animal - related elements. The demigods often encounter mythical animals like centaurs and pegasi. Another good one is 'The Guardians of Ga'Hoole' series. It's about owls with special powers who fight against evil, and it has a great fantasy world filled with different owl species.