1. More Than Human Sean McCoole, Grade 7, Hollis, NH Bob's computer was more than a machine; it was a friend. A friend who would do anything for him? Genre Science Fiction Topic Technology, Friendship, Sacrifice 2. Zoo Age Dave Coates, Grade 8, Shawnee Mission, KS Machines take on a life of their own and turn against their owners. Genre Science Fiction Topic Technology, Future, Death, Environment 3. The Felicity Maker Dan Kahn, Grade 9, Montpelier, VT Welcome to the Weatherdome, where seldom is heard a discouraging word. Genre Science Fiction Topic Sci-Fi, Conformity, Happiness, Social Commentary 4. Pomegranate Heart David Kirtley, Grade 12, NY "She was his love, his creation--and his failure." Genre Science Fiction Topic Future, Technology, School, Classrooms, Computers 5. Unhappy Hour Kerry Mitchell, Grade 10, IN Not just another barroom story! Genre Science Fiction Topic Horror, Supernatural, Death, Outer Space 6. The Attack Joseph Gallagher, Grade 8, NY Earth faces her worst enemies! Genre Science Fiction Topic Future, Pollution, Outer Space, Apocalypse, Aliens 7. The Guardians Brian Trusiewicz, Grade 10, CT They awakened from a hundred years' sleep to find a deserted world--and something watching. Genre Science Fiction Topic Sci-Fi, Future, Technology, Environment, Pollution 8. Mike's Room Jean Matteson, Grade 10, NY Genre Science Fiction Topic Horror, Dreams/Imagination, Family, Death, Bedrooms 9. The End Atief Heermance, Grade 10, MO Noitaerc.* (*Reverse creation) Genre Science Fiction Topic Sci-Fi, War, Horror, Nuclear, Outer Space 10. In Quest of Peace Ted Helm, Grade 8, KY They all wanted the same thing: The best of everything for their home planets. Genre Science Fiction Topic Sci-Fi, Crime, Death, Adventure, Outer Space 11. A Speck in Infinity Julie Wilson, Grade 10, NY In the vastness of space, can one voice matter? Genre Science Fiction Topic Writers' Issues, Outer Space, Feminism, Travel, Adventure 12. Alien Invader? Peter Yared, Grade 7, Austria Lessons in spotting an extraterrestrial . . . Genre Science Fiction Topic Aliens, Outer Space, Friendship, Mystery, Sports 13. Investment in the Future Liana Fredley, Grade 7, VA Some robots are almost human. Genre Science Fiction Topic Technology, Future, Friendship, Money 14. Antique Man Sean Ryan, Grade 12, PA He found the cure that could save the world. But was anyone left to save him? Genre Science Fiction Topic Future, Illness, Death 15. The Leap Gann Bierner, Grade 10, TX Their sun is dying. To survive, they must create a new planet. Genre Science Fiction Topic Sci-Fi, Future, Escape, Apocalypse, Outer Space 16. Cell Stephanie Davis, Grade 8, NY Personification of life inside a microscopic universe. Genre Science Fiction Topic Adventure, Illness, Writers' Issues, Outsiders, Identity 17. The Fenny Chronicles Brian Rothstein, Grade 9, VA Genre Science Fiction Topic Sci-Fi, Aliens, Puns, Alliteration, Outer Space 18. Cry of an Alien Midnight Brian Trusiewicz, Grade 12, CT Two children, human and alien. Different, yet so alike... Genre Science Fiction Topic Sci-Fi, Outer Space, Aliens, Family