First published 2013
This anthology brings together ten original science fiction and fantasy tales crafted specifically for young readers. Rick Riordan contributes a brand new Percy Jackson story exclusively for this collection. Tom Angleberger, creator of the Origami Yoda series, joins Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead and other acclaimed authors including Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and Ray Bradbury. Each writer takes readers on a journey to different worlds filled with futuristic technology, magical creatures, and extraordinary adventures. Jon Scieszka, serving as National Ambassador for Children's Literature, compiled these stories as the fourth book in his Guys Read series. The collection targets tween boys but appeals to any reader hungry for imaginative storytelling that pushes beyond the boundaries of our everyday world.
Genres: science-fiction, fantasy, young-adult
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, portal-fantasy
331 pages · Library Binding · Perfection Learning