Science Fiction for Kids
Whether traveling the reaches of space, discovering the powers of new technology, or envisioning the future of our own world, science fiction intrigues our mind and ignites our spirit of exploration. (Updated Sept. 2020)
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Jack Blasts Off!
Jack and Rex are banished to outer space for bad behavior where they encounter Zip, an extraterrestrial with four arms. Zip isn’t exactly thrilled when Rex eats his flag and tools, which is why he helps them escape the dark side of the moon and jets them back to Earth.
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Sparks!
When an adorably disguised alien attempts to roll out a plan to control all of the animals on Earth, feline partners August and Charlie don their mechanized dog costume and fight back in this hilarious comic!
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Sanity & Tallulah
Living on a space station with your best friend comes with unique opportunities for scientific exploration, or--as some would see it--for making mischief! When Sanity and Tallulah’s three-headed kitten accidentally escapes, they are forced into damage control mode, which leads to the discovery of a much more dangerous mystery.
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Felix Yz
A bizarre scientific accident inextricably bonds a human eighth grader, Felix, to a fourth-dimensional being. When Felix discovers that there is an operation to separate the two of them, he begins chronicling his unique experience as he counts down the days.
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Sputnik's Guide to Life on Earth
When Prez is separated from his ailing grandfather and sent to live with the Blythe family on their farm, he meets Sputnik. Sputnik looks like a dog to everyone but Prez, who sees him in his true form, as an alien boy in goggles! Their intergalactic friendship blossoms over the summer in silly and heartfelt escapades.
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Last Day on Mars
Well after humans have abandoned Earth and terraformed Mars, the remaining population is in the midst of another move to another planet - one that won’t be affected by the sun’s imminent transition to an all-consuming supernova. Liam and Phoebe become the last kids on Mars, desperately trying to catch up to the ship that’s leaving the Red Planet forever.
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Game Over, Super Rabbit Boy!
Super Rabbit Boy must successfully level-up in order to beat the sinister King Viking, rescue Singing Dog, and hopefully restore joy to the creatures of Animal Town!
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The Last Last-day-of-summer
The longing to stop time to stay on summer break forever is shared by many kids, but what if it was actually possible? The Legendary Alston Boys, cousins Otto and Sheed, are confronted with this very situation when a mysterious man arrives, freezes time, and incites a battle between good and evil.
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Field Trip to the Moon
While on a school trip to the moon, a young girl wanders off to explore. As she unpacks her crayons and begins drawing Earth, she realizes she is not alone. By sharing crayons, the two share an experience, and realize they are not so different after all!
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Sal & Gabi Break the Universe
Adjusting to a new school is already tinged with uncertainty. Add to that the ability to open up the space-time continuum, and your classmates will definitely give you the side-eye. Sal has a rough first day when he uses magic to defend himself against a bully, but this causes him to meet Gabi. From that moment on, the universe is forever changed
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