The Search for WondLa / Tony DiTerlizzi / 477 pages

There aren't many good science fiction books for kids and I'm glad to say that this one is a great science fiction story. Eva Nine lives underground with her robot muthr. She longs to meet other humans but has never been on the surface of the planet. Chaos ensues when a brutal hunter blasts into her sanctuary and she must escape. Readers will be fascinated by the unusual creatures that Eva meets and hooked by what happens to Eva as she searches for other humans. The book while very long, will keep the attention of good middle grade readers. It's very thought-provoking too. The illustrations by DiTerlizzi are unique, fabulous and integral to the book. Hope the 2nd book comes along soon as you are left hanging at the end of the 1st book.