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Science fiction, also often known as 'sci-fi',is a genre of literature that is imaginative and based around science. It relies heavily on scientific facts, theories, and principles as support for its settings, characters, themes, and plot.
- The Boy in the Tower by Polly Ho-Yen. Based on the concept of a chilling classic, The Day of The Triffids by John Wyndham, The Boy in The Tower takes the idea of a world colonised by killer plants and sets it in a modern-day city tower block community.
- The Many Worlds of Albie Bright by Christopher Edge. You would never think quantum physics could be this accessible. This story explores theories such as Schrödinger's cat and Many-Worlds Interpretation through the voice of the indomitable Albie Bright, who travels to parallel universes where his mum is still alive in order to come to terms with her death.
- Mars Evacuees by Sophia McDougall. We can’t talk science fiction without a trip to space. In Mars Evacuees, Alice Dare gets sent to a newly colonised Mars and ends up in a fast-paced voyage of peril, genuine friendship, and fun, accompanied by a truly original robot.
- Phoenix by SF Said. Back to space again for a dream-scape of a story, somehow contained within a taut and humorous plot. This book is so difficult to describe!
Science fiction, also often known as 'sci-fi', is a genre of literature that is imaginative and based around science. It relies heavily on scientific facts, theories, and principles as support for its settings, characters, themes, and plot.
Science fiction, also often known as 'sci-fi', is a genre of literature that is imaginative and based around science. It relies heavily on scientific facts, theories, and principles as support for its settings, characters, themes, and plot.
Oct 7, 2022 · These creative short science fiction texts will bring imagination, investigation, and excitement to your classroom! Sharing science fiction short stories online is a great way to incorporate imaginative themes and ideas while also promoting strong reading comprehension.
May 1, 2024 · These ready-to-use worksheets are perfect for teaching kids about Science Fiction. Science fiction literature is a diverse and imaginative genre that explores speculative concepts often rooted in scientific principles, technology, and the impact of future advancements on society and individuals.
Science-fiction stories can present fictional societies with problems or injustices that mirror or magnify aspects of a real society. Some science-fiction writers have created stories that are very pessimistic about human nature or the future.
