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Description
Let your imagination soar and take flight with these fourteen original tales of fantasy and science fiction by a distinguished lineup of award-winning children’s and young adult authors. The coauthor is Helen S. Weiss.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a book that lets you jump between different worlds without committing to one giant story, this collection is for you. Fourteen different authors contribute their own fantasy and science fiction tales, so every few pages brings something fresh a dragon here, a space adventure there, maybe a talking animal or two. It's perfect for readers who love imaginative stories but sometimes get intimidated by really long books, since each story stands on its own. The mix of authors means the writing styles and tones vary too, so you'll find everything from laugh-out-loud funny to quietly thoughtful. Parents will appreciate that it covers such a wide range of what-ifs in one volume, and kids who devoured something like Flying Lessons & Other Stories will likely gravitate toward this one for the same pick-up-and-put-down convenience. At around 58,000 words with a 5.1 reading level, it hits that sweet spot where middle graders feel challenged but not overwhelmed.