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1. Invasion of the Animorphs.

Author

Heppermann, Christine

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *INSECTS in literature, *SPACE flight in literature, *FICTION genres, *OUTER space in literature, *CHILDREN'S literature, *LITERARY characters, *HUMAN-animal communication
Abstract

The article presents the author's analysis of the "Animorphs" book series. According to the author, the "Animorphs" series has helped increase the popularity of the science fiction genre for children due to a mixture of hi-tech Bug fighter ships, squishable bugs, and childhood dreams of flying and talking to animals.

Published
1998

2. The de Grummond Collection: A multipurpose resource for librarians, teachers, and scholars.

Author

Jones, Dee

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S literature, *COLLECTORS & collecting, *LIBRARY resources, *INFORMATION resources, *ILLUSTRATORS, *FAIRY tales, *ALPHABET books, *SCIENCE fiction, *NURSERY rhymes
Abstract

The article looks at the de Grummond Children's Literature Collection, a resource for librarians, teachers, and scholars that contains original illustrations and manuscripts created by hundreds of children's book authors and illustrators. The collection, named after Dr. Lena Young de Grummond, contains works from Kate Greenaway, Randolph Caldecott, and Caldecott-Medal-winning author-illustrator Ezra Jack Keats.

Published
1995

3. Linkages: Science Fiction and Science Fantasy.

Author

Adams, John

Subjects
SCIENCE fiction, CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Examines the trends in juvenile science fiction books as of May 1980. Emulation of the adult science literature; Influence of the educators on appropriate materials for young readers; Communication of social ideas by the literary heroes.

Published
1980

4. My Own Origin Story.

Author

Steptoe, Javaka

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S literature, *SCIENCE fiction
Abstract

A personal narrative is presented which explores author's experience of love to magic, science fiction and creating children's books.

Published
2019

6. Dragons vs. Robots.

Author

Friend, Elizabeth

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Published
2021

8. Space Dog.

Author

FLYNN, KITTY

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature, *PICTURE books for children
Published
2016

10. While We Run.

Author

SMITH, RACHEL L.

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Published
2014

11. You'll Like It Here (Everybody Does).

Author

Cardon, Donna

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the audio book "You'll Like It Here (Everybody Does)," written by Ruth White and narrated by Becca Battoe and Jessie Bernstein.

Published
2011

12. The Boy at the End of the World.

Author

SCHNEIDER, DEAN

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Boy at the End of the World," by Greg van Eekhout.

Published
2011

13. Happenstance Found.

Author

Tidman, Misti

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the children's book "Happenstance Found," Book 1, by P. W. Catanese, part of the Books of Umber book series.

Published
2009

14. Go Big or Go Home.

Author

Hastings, Jeffrey

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Go Big or Go Home," by Will Hobbs.

Published
2008

15. The Green Book.

Author

Maguire, Gregory

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S literature, *SCIENCE fiction, *EXTRATERRESTRIAL life in literature, *BOOKS in literature, *FUTURE in literature, *LITERARY characters, *OUTER space, *FICTION
Abstract

The article offers a look at the book 'The Green Book,' by Jill Paton Walsh and suggests that the book will be popular in the future because it is a science fiction book. The author describes the plot of the book and several of its characters, including Pattie. In the book, characters are made to choose one book to bring with them into outer space.

Published
2000

18. Galaxy's Most Wanted.

Author

Prior, Ashley

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Published
2014

20. Tesla's Attic [Accelerati Trilogy].

Author

BLOOM, SAM

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Tesla's Attic" by Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman, part of the Accelerati trilogy.

Published
2014

21. Tin Star.

Author

AUGER, TANYA D.

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature, *PICTURE books for children
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Tin Star" by Cecil Castellucci.

Published
2014

22. The Last Wild.

Author

Butler, L. Lee

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Last Wild" by Piers Torday.

Published
2014

23. The Lost Planet.

Author

Lieberman, Marissa

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Lost Planet" by Rachel Searles.

Published
2014

24. Time Trapped.

Author

Knapp, Erik

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Time Trapped," by Richard Ungar.

Published
2014

25. SPHDZ 4 Life!

Author

Burritt, Devin

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the book "SPHDZ 4 Life!" by Jon Scieszka and illustrated by Shane Prigmore.

Published
2014

26. Crescent: A Helium-3 Novel, Book 2.

Author

Acosta, Sheila

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *OUTER space, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the audiobook "Crescent: A Helium-3 Novel," second in the Helium-3 series written by Homer Hickam, read by Adam Verner.

Published
2013

27. Re-Entry.

Author

Goldstein, Lisa

Subjects
*ASTRONAUTICS, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Re-Entry," a volume of the Astronaut Academy Series, written and illustrated by Dave Roman.

Published
2013

28. Zorgamazoo.

Author

Holland, Amy

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the audio book "Zorgamazoo," narrated by Alan Cumming.

Published
2011

29. The Resisters.

Author

Campbell, Heather

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the audio book "The Resisters," written by Eric Nylund and narrated by Peter Berkrot.

Published
2011

31. Adventures of a Cat-Whiskered Girl.

Author

ELLIS, SARAH

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Adventures of a Cat-Whiskered Girl," by Daniel Pinkwater, illustrated by Calef Brown.

Published
2010

32. Deeper.

Author

Tesauro, Caroline

Subjects
*CHILDREN'S literature, *SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the children's book "Deeper," by Roderick Gordon and Brian Williams.

Published
2009

33. Wuv Bunnies from Outers Pace.

Author

Fabicon, Joanna K.

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Wuv Bunnies from Outers Pace," by David Elliott with illustrations by Ethan Long.

Published
2008

34. Froonga Planet.

Author

Alpert, Mara

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Froonga Planet," by Bryan W. Fields with illustrations by Kevan Atteberry.

Published
2008

35. Rivers of Fire.

Author

Serra, Danielle

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Rivers of Fire," by Patrick Carman.

Published
2008

36. Simon Bloom, the Gravity Keeper.

Author

Melgaard, Tricia

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *AUDIOBOOKS, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the audiobook "Simon Bloom, the Gravity Keeper," by Michael Reisman, narrated by Nicholas Hormann.

Published
2008

37. The True Meaning of Smekday.

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The True Meaning of Smekday," by Adam Rex.

Published
2008

38. Captain Raptor and the Space Pirates.

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Captain Raptor and the Space Pirates," by Kevin O'Malley and Patrick O'Brien.

Published
2008

39. The Quantum July.

Author

Lutz, Laura

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "The Quantum July," by Ron King.

Published
2008

40. Tim, Defender of the Earth.

Author

Baird, Jane Henriksen

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *CHILDREN'S literature, *FICTION
Abstract

The article reviews the book "Tim, Defender of the Earth," by Sam Enthoven.

Published
2008

41. Spacer and Rat.

Author

Keuhn, June H.

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book "Space and Rat," by Margaret Bechard.

Published
2005

42. The Supernaturalist (Book).

Author

Davidson, Saleena L.

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book "The Supernaturalist," by Eoin Colfer.

Published
2004

43. Futurama-O-Rama (Book).

Author

Davey, Douglas P.

Subjects
*SCIENCE fiction, *FICTION, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book "Futurama-O-Rama," by Matt Groening.

Published
2003

44. Book review: Grades 3-6.

Author

Dollisch, Patricia A.

Subjects
*LITERARY criticism, *SCIENCE fiction, *BIOGRAPHIES of authors, *CHILDREN'S literature
Abstract

Reviews the book `Jules Verne: The Man Who Invented Tomorrow,' by Peggy Teeters.

Published
1993

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