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‘The Brief History of the Dead’ is a science fiction novel that looks into what happens after death. There are two main plot lines in the book. The first follows a young woman, Laura, who has joined a team to research the Antarctic. When trouble strikes, her team goes missing, and Laura must venture out…
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Elfland by Freda Warrington
In ‘Elfland’ by Freda Warrington, the stories of two families become entangled in each other. One family seems to be not quite human, perhaps a bit elfin or fairy like. The other family attempts to be normal, but slowly, each child realizes that there is more to their heritage than meets the eye. The plot…
Fun, Real Life Teen Novels
Many teen novels do an excellent job of taking a look at a teenager’s everyday life, in an exciting and refreshing way. Common teen stresses or issues can become the basis for a great story. There are a few teen books that go above and beyond to get their stories across. ‘Memoirs of a Teenage…
Teens with Special Powers
Teenagers often wish they had a special power to make their lives easier. However, would the power you have actually make your life harder? Delve into these teen books, which features supernatural kids, to answer that question. In ‘Wicked Lovely,’ by Melissa Marr, a young girl, trying to get through high school as best she…
Teen Books that Look into the Future- Part 2
Teen books often take a look into different possibilities of the future. Consider looking into some of these different books or authors for a peek into what life might be like, in a time not too long from now. ‘The Declaration’ by Gemma Malley explores what might happen to society, and young people, if a…
Teen Books that Look into the Future- Part 1
Science fiction is not just for adult readers anymore. There are many science fiction themed teen book available today, and many of those books explore what the future of earth might be like. If you’re a teen looking for an exciting, futuristic read, there are several places to start. ‘The Adoration of Jenna Fox’ by…
Desert Stories
The desert, whether it’s filled with slithering reptiles and spiny cactuses, or is completely dry and sandy, is often a mysterious, dangerous, and magical place the read about. Deserts, whether they are true deserts or a piece of a fantasy land, evoke strong feelings and awake the senses as you read. If you’re interested in…
Great Fantasy Novels with Fairies
Do you love the idea of a secret world, inhabited by beautiful, magical creatures? Are you looking to read some great books that have fairies in the plot or as characters? There are hundreds of novels that cover this topic. Reading a few different fairy-themed novels can help you decide exactly which genre you like…
The Sparrow by Mary Doria Russell
‘The Sparrow’ is a science fiction novel with an enticing plot. After hearing alien music being transmitted through space, a group of people developing their own funding and go in search of this alien planet, hoping to make contact. At the beginning of the book, we encounter the lone survivor of the trip, Father Emilio….
Ender’s Game by Orson Scott Card
‘Ender’s Game’ is widely considered, by science fiction fans, to be one of the best science fiction novels ever written. I’ve been a reader of science fiction all my life, so when I found this book in the library, I was thrilled to read what everyone else had been raving about. However, I soon found…