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Smart DogNovel
Vivian Vande Veldestandalone novel1998
Set in our world.
“Fifth grader Amy finds her life growing complicated when she meets and tries to hide an intelligent, talking dog who has escaped from a university lab.”
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The Book of SkullsNovel
Robert Silverbergstandalone novel1971
Dark in tone, about immortality.
The Santaroga BarrierNovel
Frank Herbertstandalone novel1968
Eerie in tone.
“Santaroga seemed to be nothing more than a prosperous farm community.”
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Lost in CyberspaceSeries
series2 books1995
completed
About virtual reality.
“While dealing with changes at home, sixth-grader Josh and his friend Aaron use the computer at their New York prep school to travel through time, learning some secrets from the school's past and improving Josh's home situation.”
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Start with Lost in Cyberspace →
Sal and GabiSeries
series2 books2019
Set in parallel universe.
“Unlike other books Rick Riordan wrote or edited, this book contains no references to any kind of mythology.”
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Start with Sal and Gabi Break the Universe →
Miller's Island MysteriesSeries
series5 books2017
Time travel.
“There she meets Jack, and they quickly bond over their love of science and all things nerdy.”
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Start with The Case of the Toxic River →