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9 Great Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books for Tweens to Dive Into

by Dena McMurdie

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I’m always on the lookout for new and exciting fantasy and science fiction books for my kids. They’re voracious readers, and devour sci-fi and fantasy faster than any other genre. Whether it’s a graphic novel or a high-fantasy series, my kids love books that transport them to another world.

Here are nine new (and newly in paperback) science fiction and fantasy books for your tween to obsess over this summer. From enchanting fantasy lands to intergalactic adventures, you’ll find all sorts of extraordinary tales on this list.

Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2019 and updated in 2020.