Embark on a science fiction or fantasy adventure this summer
When I was a child, I loved that summer let me indulge in my great passion -- reading. I could spend hours at the library picking out novels and then hours in my room reading them. Summer is the best time to read because you can devote a long stretch to a single book -- or if you're lucky, a series of books. In addition to mysteries ( read some of my recommendations for young readers here ), I've always enjoyed science fiction and fantasy books. While the Harry Potter books and "The Hunger Games" trilogy are both great reading, an awful lot has been written about them. That also goes for the classics by J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. So if you like those books or just want to try something new, here are my recommendations for other fantasy/sci-fi series that kids can tackle this summer. For teens: Ender's Saga: I'm pretty excited about seeing "Ender's Game" on the big screen in November. In anticipation, I've started re-reading the book. Orso...