E.L.L.
SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
Reading levels are indicated: “beginning” is for readers who are starting to learn English, while “intermediate” and “advanced” are for readers with some experience in the language. Click on the cover art to order the title from Amazon.
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Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky
by Kwame Mbalia Tristan Strong accidentally creates a hole into the Midpass, a world where ancient African gods clash with gods of African-American legend in the first book of a new series by Kwame Mbalia. (advanced) |
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The List
by Patricia Forde In order to survive, the rulers of the City of Ark declare that all must speak List, a language of only 500 words, that does not include the words love, hope or freedom. (intermediate) |
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The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown When a shipment of advanced robots washes up on the shores of an island, Roz is the only one not destroyed in the impact. She must learn to survive on her own and make peace with the frightened animal residents.(intermediate-advanced) |
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Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell
by Chris Colfer Twins Alex and Connor come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about. (advanced), |
 
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The Hypnotists
by Gordon Korman Jackson realizes he can control other peoples' actions, with frightening results--especially when an evil man tries to use Jackson’s skills for his own benefit. (intermediate) |
 
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The Unwanteds
by Lisa McMann Every year in Quill, 13-year-olds are sorted into categories: the strong, intelligent Wanteds go to university, and the artistic Unwanteds are sent to their deaths. Or so they're told. First in a series. (advanced) |
 
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Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard: The Sword of Summer (book 1)
by Rick Riordan Magnus Chase is growing up rough on the streets of Boston when his uncle tracks him down and tells him he's the son of a Norse god. (intermediate) |