The Giver trilogy is age appropriate and well-written dystopian children’s novel. I remember very distinctly that this was my first exposure to what seemed like a plausible future world. (I read this in 4th grade so it might be too easy. )
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy would also be good; I read this in 6th grade and it was book that sparked my interest in sci-fi.
The Giver trilogy is age appropriate and well-written dystopian children’s novel. I remember very distinctly that this was my first exposure to what seemed like a plausible future world. (I read this in 4th grade so it might be too easy. )
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy would also be good; I read this in 6th grade and it was book that sparked my interest in sci-fi.
The Giver is enjoyable, but it has this problem. The sequels are just bad.
HHGTTG is good.