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Science Fiction Books for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Science Fiction Books for Ages 8–11

Science fiction at chapter book age is where the genre starts asking real questions. What if technology could do this? What if society worked differently? What if you woke up somewhere that wasn't Earth? These 1,504 books combine adventure with ideas.

1,504 books

Cover of The Heavenly Host

The Heavenly Host

Jonathan arrives on Planet Anderson Two just before Christmas and discovers that the 'dangerous' aliens he was warned ab

Cover of The Children's Book of the Future

The Children's Book of the Future

For the curious child who wonders what life will look like in 50 years. This visual guide uses science and imagination t

Cover of Jedi Bounty

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights #10

Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta

When Lowbacca vanishes into the headquarters of a sinister alliance, his friends must mount a daring rescue against a pl

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Cover of Lucky Starr and the Rings of Saturn

Lucky Starr #6

Lucky Starr and the Rings of Saturn

Isaac Asimov

Lucky Starr races an enemy war fleet to find a spy's report hidden in the rings of Saturn, facing a choice between betra

Ages 9–14

Cover of Hexwood

Diana Wynne Jones

An ancient machine with forbidden seals is accidentally activated at a quiet farm, creating a reality-bending field that

Cover of What Is the Story of Princess Leia?

What Is the Story Of?

What Is the Story of Princess Leia?

Brandon T. Snider

The Force is strong in Leia Organa, the rebel princess of Alderaan who risks everything to save her people and fight for

Cover of Star Split

In the year 3038, thirteen-year-old Darci joins a secret underground movement fighting to protect the human race from ge

Cover of Grabbed by Greys

Michael Dahl Presents: Scary Stories

Grabbed by Greys

For the child who loves spooky mysteries but finds long novels daunting. This high-interest story helps building readers

Cover of Trouble on Cloud City

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights #5

Trouble on Cloud City

Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta

A dream vacation to Cloud City turns dangerous for the Solo twins when their new friend Anja reveals a plan fueled by a

Cover of Kai-ro

Stretch Wilson survives a harsh world with only his dog, Bone, until a life-altering discovery changes everything he kno

Cover of The Curse of Mars

Out of This World #1

The Curse of Mars

For the tech-savvy child who feels like an outsider, this high-stakes mystery explores finding your tribe while question

Cover of Lucky Starr and the Big Sun of Mercury

Lucky Starr and the Big Sun of Mercury

Sabotage on Mercury threatens a mission to harness the sun's power. Lucky Starr must investigate impossible ghosts and a

Cover of The Vulpine

For the child grappling with the pressure to be perfect or the fear of a new diagnosis. This gothic adventure celebrates

Cover of The Galactic Empire

Star Wars: Missions #8

The Galactic Empire

For the young fan who is captivated by the technical details and lore of the Star Wars universe. This reference guide ex

Cover of Master of Deception

Star Wars: The Last of the Jedi #9

Master of Deception

Ferus Olin goes deep undercover as a double agent, forcing him to decide how much pain he is willing to cause in the nam

Cover of The Clones

The Virtual War Chronologs #2

Gloria Skurzynski

Fifteen-year-old Corgan has won a virtual war, but now he faces the high-stakes challenge of raising a clone of the muta

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A Hagfish Called Shirley

Jennifer Allison

For the child who feels like their life is a series of embarrassing mishaps. This silly adventure helps kids laugh off t

Cover of The Rising Force

Star Wars: Jedi Apprentice #1

The Rising Force

Sixteen-year-old Obi-Wan Kenobi pushes to become a Jedi Knight, but tension rises as he wonders if his master, Qui-Gon J

Cover of Mamoko: In the Year 3000

Mamoko: In the Year 3000

Aleksandra Mizielińska, Daniel Mizieliński

For the child who constantly asks what life will be like in the future, this immersive board book offers a detailed, pla

Cover of Darkest Knight

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights #4

Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta

Jacen and Jaina Solo travel to the jungle world of Kashyyyk to stop their former friend Zekk from completing a dark and

Cover of Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

Sal and Gabi #1

Sal and Gabi Break the Universe

Carlos Hernandez

Cuban mythology meets high-stakes science fiction in this award-winning tale of a boy whose unique talents might just un

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The Sky Inside #2

The Walls Have Eyes

Clare B. Dunkle

Martin discovers the terrifying truth beneath his comfortable society and flees to a secret school to save his sister an

Cover of Jedi Battles

DK Adventures: Star Wars #1

Lisa Stock, Julia March, Pamela Afram, Hannah Dolan, Rahul Ganguly, Emma Grange

Master the ways of the Force with this look at lightsaber techniques, deadly weapons, and the strategic secrets Jedi use

Cover of Nowhere Land

The Remnants discover their strange new world is actually a computer-generated ship, leading them on a desperate race to

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