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5/17/2018

Kids/YA Sci-Fi Reading List -- for Christian families!

Summertime is arriving! Maybe you're looking for some great books that your kids can enjoy reading this summer... Well, I've collected some of my favorite Christian Sci-fi series for kids + young adults (well, who am I kidding -- adults can enjoy these books too!)...


Quality Sci-Fi Books for Christian Readers


Can quality books in the Sci-fi genre truly be written with your God-fearing children in mind? Can stories actually exist... that while they do incorporate fantastic journeys through outer space (which feels like the impossible), can still be God-honoring and reflect well on Biblical Creation? YES! I'm talking about stories that ignite visions of bravery, adventure, and defeat of evil -- from a Christian perspective!


Here's my list of Christian Sci-fi series that my family has enjoyed over the years!
All but 1 are stories that take place far in the future.

 


6 to 9 Year-olds will love...




AstroKids series
by Robert Elmer

10 books // about 100 pages each //
originally published from 2000-2002


Biblical truths amid fun, galaxial adventures for young readers!

 


10 to 14 Year-olds will love...




Hyperlinkz series
by Robert Elmer

6 books // about 125 pages each //
originally published from 2004-2005


These 12-year-old twins don't travel to outer space, but instead through hyperspace!
*Present day story, not in the future

 



Mars Diaries series
by Sigmund Brouwer

10 books // about 130 pages each //
originally published from 2000-2002


Intrigue on Mars. Virtual reality. Boy on wheels. Robots.

 
[later reprinted as...]


Robot Wars series
by Sigmund Brouwer

5 books // about 300 pages each //
originally published in 2009


 



Daystar Voyages series
by Gilbert Morris & Dan Meeks

10 books // about 150 pages each //
originally published from 1998-2000


Expelled students of the Intergalactic Academy form the Daystar's crew and visit weird and intriguing places around the universe.

 



Seven Sleepers series
by Gilbert Morris

10 books // about 150 pages each //
originally published from 1994-1997


NOTE: I personally haven't read this series YET, but have enjoyed Morris's other books, and trust this one will be great too.

 
[if you enjoy these books, try the series sequel...]


Seven Sleepers: The Lost Chronicles series
by Gilbert Morris

7 books // about 160 pages each //
originally published in 2000


 


Teens/Young Adults will love...




Firmament series
by J. Grace Pennington

5+ books // about 200 pages each //
originally published from 2012-ongoing


This is one of my FAVORITES on the list. The writing style is spectacular. Can't wait for the next book to come out!

 



Unaccepted series
by Aubrey Hansen

1+ books // about 150 pages each //
originally published from 2011-ongoing


When 17-year-old Philadelphia and her father arrive on Mars, she discovers quite an enigmatic science projects being kept under wraps -- and has moral decisions to make.

 



Destiny Trilogy series
by Sarah Holman

3+ books // about 200 pages each //
originally published from 2011-2015


It starts with Maria Morris just asking God what she should do in her life, and ends with fighting to save the whole galaxy.

 



Shadowside Trilogy series
by Robert Elmer

3 books // about 330 pages each //
originally published from 2007-2009


NOTE: I personally haven't read this series YET, but I have enjoyed Elmer's other books, and trust this one will be great too.

 



What other Christian Sci-Fi series/books do you like???


May Discussion


6 comments:

  1. Oh, interesting! Usually when someone says "Christian fiction" or "Christian fantasy," they seem to be stumped after suggesting C. S. Lewis and J. R. R. Tolkien. I think Ben Hatke's graphic novels (middle school age) would also be a good fit. He's done the Zita the Spacegirl series and the Mighty Jack series.

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    1. Hi Krysta,

      Exactly! Lewis and Tolkien are top-of-the-line writers (and their books have been around FOREVER)... but there's still other good books out there with a quality Christian message in them, if you know where the find them.

      Thanks for the graphic novel recommendations... sounds COOL!

      Tarissa

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  2. This is awesome!! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  3. I wasn't familiar with any of these. I'll have to check out the YA ones. Thanks for the suggestions!

    Nicole @ Feed Your Fiction Addiction

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  4. I haven't heard of any of these before. I'll have to look for the YA books. To answer your question, I like A Wrinkle in Time.

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    1. Carrie, good choice! I've just recently read 'A Wrinkle in Time' myself, and look forward to reading its sequels too.

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