Tag Archives: Science Fiction

The Lotus Caves by John Christopher (1969)

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

The Lotus Cave is another fun and exciting science fiction novel by British author, John Christopher — author of The Tripods series! Steve and Marty live with their parents in a colony on the moon inside a massive dome.  One … Continue reading →

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne (1870)

Posted on April 3, 2018 by

If you enjoyed Journey to the Center of the Earth, then here’s another classic by the “father of science fiction”! What massive and powerful sea creature is wreaking havoc on the world’s shipping industry? Three men venture out on the … Continue reading →

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2001: a Space Odyssey by Arthur C. Clark (1968)

Posted on March 22, 2018 by

I know that 2001 seems like ancient history now, but this sci-fi masterpiece is still worth reading! Five astronauts are traveling to one of Saturn’s moons to unravel the mystery of an alien monolith suddenly discovered on our moon.  But … Continue reading →

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A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle (1962)

Posted on February 14, 2018 by

As you probably know, a new film version of A Wrinkle in Time is coming to theaters March 9, 2018.  There’s still time to read the book before the movie comes out!  From the look of the movie trailers, they’ve … Continue reading →

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The Mushroom Planet series by Eleanor Cameron (1954 – 1967)

Posted on January 8, 2018 by

Wanted:  A small spaceship about eight feet long, built by a boy, or by two boys, between the ages of eight and eleven.  The ship should be sturdy and well made, and should be of materials found at hand.  Nothing … Continue reading →

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The Tripods Trilogy (plus a prequel) by John Christopher (1967 – 1988)

Posted on November 30, 2017 by

Earth has been invaded by aliens! The alien Masters and their mechanical Tripods (much like those AT-AT Walkers from Star Wars– yes, I had to look that name up) have brainwashed and enslaved one country after another.  In their effort … Continue reading →

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The Time Machine by H.G. Wells (1895)

Posted on November 7, 2017 by

“The son of a professional cricketer and a lady’s maid, H. G. Wells (1866-1946) served apprenticeships as a draper and a chemist’s assistant before winning a scholarship to the prestigious Normal School of Science in London. While he is best … Continue reading →

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