Young Adult Science Fiction Reads: Dystopias and Futuristic Societies

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Survival Stories for Grades 3-5

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Survival Stories for Grades 6-8

Science Fiction for Young Teens

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Librarianjk recommends Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins

by Scott O'Dell

Summary: Records the courage and self-reliance of an Indian girl who lived alone for eighteen years on an isolated island off the California coast when her tribe emigrated and she was left behind.

I recommend this Newbery winner to survival story fans.

Interest Level: grades 4-6, grades 7-8
Reading Level: grade 5

Librarianjk recommends My Side of the Mountain

My Side of the Mountain

by Jean Craighead George

Summary: A young boy relates his adventures during the year he spends living alone in the Catskill Mountains including his struggle for survival, his dependence on nature, his animal friends, and his ultimate realization that he needs human companionship.

I recommend this book to fans of survival stories and young people who dream of running away. I read this book when I was in grade school. I am not a huge fan of survival stories, but I remember this book was very popular among the boys in my class.

Interest Level: grades 4-6, grades 7-8
Reading Level: grade 7