What is Science Fiction?
Science fiction is an untrue story based on a scientific element, such as space exploration, medical experiments, robots, etc.
- form of fiction (not true)
- contains some sort of scientific element, such as:
outer space
medicine
technology - within the realm of possibility
- characters have some believable traits/qualities
Giver
The Giver By Lois Lowry ISBN: 978-0440237686 c.1993 When Jonas turns 12, he is singled out to receive special training from The Giver. Now, it’s time for Jonas to receive the truth. Jonas wakes up to the reality that … Continue reading →
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Hunger Games
The Hunger Games By Suzanne Collins ISBN: 978-0439023528, c.2008 There used to be 13 districts, now only 12 – those silly rebels in district 13 got what was coming to them when they tried to revolt and were blown to … Continue reading →
Posted in Book Review, Fiction, Five Star, Realistic Ficiton, Science Fiction | Tagged Contests, Humanity, Relationships, self-preservation, Survival skills | Leave a comment
Inkheart
Ink Heart Biblio Bits Inkheart, Produced by New Line Cinema; screenplay by David Lindsay-Abaire; directed by Iain Softley; Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures/New Line Cinema, 2009. Reading Level/Interest Age Rated PG – See Full Rating for fantasy adventure action, some … Continue reading →
Posted in Adventure, Fantasy, Five Star, Media Review, Movie, Movie Review, Movies, Science Fiction, Suspense | Tagged action, Adventure, Curse, Family, Fantasy, Magic, Science Fiction, Storytelling | Leave a comment | Edit
No Passengers beyond this point
No Passengers beyond this point. By Gennifer Choldenko ISBN: 9781408815724, c.2011 Review: There are tough economic times for this family, so much that the children have to go live with a relative in Colorado. This story is about brothers and … Continue reading →
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Turnabout
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Uglies
Uglies By Scott Westerfeld ISBN: 0689865384, c.2005 Talley is about to turn sixteen and can’t wait to get her license to transform into a beauty. Living in her futuristic world the local government forces you to have an acceptable … Continue reading →
Posted in Adventure, Book Review, Five Star, Realistic Ficiton, Science Fiction | Tagged bacteria, Beauty, Birthday, chaos, Choices, Cosmetic surgery, freedom, Friendship, morals, plastics, principles, rich girls, Teenage Girls | Leave a comment