This section is for series that take place in the future, feature futuristic technology, or take place in outer space or on other planets. Some of these series are based on popular tv or movie series, such as Star Trek and Star Wars (coming later).
Space Travel and Aliens
A boy named Richard is recruited to help save Earth from various threats by a small alien named Aric, who arrives at his house in free samples of food. By Stephanie Spinner and Jonathan Etra. 1988-1994.
A group of dissidents sent into exile on an alien world struggle to survive and join with others to rebel against Earth’s oppressive government. By Douglas Hill.
Kleep is a girl who lives on another planet and solves unusual problems and mysteries with the help of her best friend, her robot, and her inventor grandfather. By Joan Lowery Nixon.
A group of three children discover that their teacher is actually an alien from another planet.
Based on the Star Trek television series. Focuses on Spock, McCoy, and Kirk during their Academy years. Written by different authors.
Imagined Futures
The Magician’s Apprentice Trilogy
In the far distant future, “magicians” try to reclaim long forgotten knowledge and technology, which they think of as “spells.” By Tom McGowen. 1987-1989.
Alternate History and Other Dimensions
Dinotopia is an island where humans and dinosaurs live together. 1992-2007.
A boy travels through different worlds to fight an evil villain and save the universe. By D.J. MacHale. 2001-2009.
Psychic Abilities
In the far distant future, humans have evolved to the point that the things they imagine can change the nature of reality itself. By Carol Matas and Perry Nodelman. 1994-1999.
Science Experiments and Inventions
Miss Pickerell is an elderly woman who has scientific adventures with her pet cow. 1951-1983.
The Mysterious Benedict Society Series
The Mysterious Benedict Society is a group of children with special abilities, who are chosen by a man named Nicholas Benedict to undertake an undercover mission to stop his evil twin, Ledroptha Curtain, from broadcasting secret, subliminal messages and trying to take over the world. 2007-2019.
The Plant That Ate Dirty Socks Series
Michael and his brother Norman grow a pair of sock-eating plants. By Nancy McArthur.
Jestress's Forgotten Books and Stories 