Monday, 4 March 2013

Finding Science Fiction Books For Kids

By Ava Hudson


Science fiction is among the sub-genres in literature that have unique characteristics to define them. Most works that revolve around the subject, especially science fiction books for kids, are focused on scientific theories and what possible impacts they can have on humanity. There are some that explore on issues as the future of the planet, humankind, and of alien species. Along this context, it is safe to say that stories have underlying messages or commentaries about the conditions of people, planet earth and other possible life forms.

What you can expect from most of the works is that they can introduce you to unlikely possibilities as well as establish awareness to the existence of alternative realities within this world. Some will even delve into explorations for the possibility of life forms and other worlds existing within other planets. Plots often range from alternative or other dimensional universes, virus outbreaks and time traveling.

The more classic plots usually revolve around main characters who end up being possessed by aliens, whether physically or mentally. Space explorations as well as colonization are also common elements. Most of these involve fighting, saving and establishing of alien civilization. Some works may include time warping where characters end up looping time and time again.

There are several varied categories into which characters are usually divided. The most common include monsters, aliens, humans and sometimes hybrids or mutations of the three. Other plots may feature computer or artificial intelligence as with cyborgs and robots that resemble or reflect humans.

Authors and storywriters might take the genre as a type of platform which they can use to convey their social critiques. Many of the works may be seen revolving around discussions on human nature, the values practiced by people, their faith and even their reliance to technology. However, there are still some critics that take science fiction as plain social commentary, a kind of genre on its own.

Searching for good sci fi books may turn out challenging especially for parents aiming to get these for their kids. There are a couple of factors that must be considered and one is how mature the recipients are. It might be essential for parents to first scan through the pages of those they want to buy and decide whether or not contents are fitting the knowledge scope of the children.

Another important factor that should be considered is the sensitivity level of the children. There are some children who tend to be more disturbed over minor negative aspects as compared to others. Those who may be scared easily or those with tendencies to develop monster traumas may not do too good with alien attack writings.

Another aspect that you should consider when choosing a book is its violence content. There are so many sci fi works that revolve around aliens, monsters, as well as battles where killings are evident As a parent, you should make sure that contents are appropriate for your kid. It might be beneficial to seek the opinions of those who have read the book you are currently considering.

Librarians are always great information sources. They might not have scanned through or read the works that are being considered, but they surely know what are popular among age groups. Some may offer suggestions on authors and science fiction books for kids parents are not very much familiar with.




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