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Mortal Engines Series: Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve

Welcome to the astounding world of Predator Cities! Emerging from its hiding place in the hills, the great Traction City, a monstros-city on wheels, is chasing a terrified little town across the wastelands. Soon, London will feed. In the attack, Tom Natsworthy is flung from the speeding city with a murderous scar-faced girl. Mortal Engines launched Philip Reeve's brilliantly imagined creation, the world of the Traction Era, where mobile cities fight for survival in a post-apocalyptic future. This is absorbing series is aimed at pupils in the younger year groups but equally appealing to older teens and adults who like young adult fiction.

Ender’s Game Series: Ender’s Saga by Orson Scott Card An alien threat is on the horizon, ready to strike. And if humanity is to be defended, the government must create the greatest military commander in history. The brilliant young Ender Wiggin is their last hope. But first he must survive the rigours of a brutal military training program - to prove that he can be the leader of all leaders. Discover the bestselling, multiple award-winning classic. A ground-breaking tale of war, strategy and survival. An easy in for someone wanting to explore the genre.

The Loop Series: The Loop Trilogy by Ben Oliver

Luka Kane has been inside hi-tech prison ‘The Loop’ for over two years. A death sentence is hanging over his head, but his day-to-day routine is mind numbingly repetitive, broken only by the books brought to him by the sympathetic warden, Wren. A terrifying and sinister look into the future. A possibly challenging read – be warned there are some violent scenes. Perfect for those who enjoy dystopia, adventure and thrillers.