Tag Archive for: sci fi

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A Psalm for the Wild-Built | Becky Chambers

 

 

This feelgood solarpunk novella centres on Dex, a tea monk who grows restless of peaceful nomadic life and ventures into the untrodden wilderness. Here Dex meets Mosscap, a robot designed to harvest information about what humans truly need. In the duo’s philosophical discussions about humanity, purpose and identity, Mosscap gains insight into human emotion and complexity, while Dex realizes that “it is enough to exist in the world and marvel at it…It’s what animals do.” A curious, playful tale told with engaging verve.

Exodus | Julie Bertagna

The year is 2100 and fifteen-year-old Mara’s island is in danger. As the sea levels rise, her home could soon be underwater. It’s up to Mara to lead her community to safety –  and to figure out a way to stop the rest of the planet’s land from slipping beneath the waves.

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The Last Wild | Piers Torday

Think sci-fi Roald Dahl. Kester Jaynes has just found out that he’s one of the few people who can communicate with animals. When their entire existence is threatened, it’s time for Kester to step up into a wild adventure. This imaginative adventure book, the first in a series, combines action, humour, and environmentalism for a hugely satisfying reading.

 

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Breathe | Sarah Crossan

In a world with no air, if you want to breathe, you have to pay. In this dystopian novel, three teens with wildly different experiences of the world cross paths. This gripping and suspenseful novel is a page-turner for YA readers looking for sci-fi with an environmental theme.

 

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