The Hobbit (not Sci-Fi) got me hooked in 6th grade. I read LotR in 7th & 8th. Hooked forever.
I, Robot (not the movie!). I think I've still got the copy dated in the 60's that I got from my Dad. The rest of the Robot Stories are a good follow on.
Ender's Game is another one that I've read many times since Jr. High.
Not mentioned (that I saw):
Choose your own Adventure. If you can find them, these are some of the best books ever. There are lots of Time Travel and Sci-Fi stories in there. A game and a book. What more can you ask for?
On a Pale Horse from Piers Anthony is a good novel that starts with an odd premise and leads to a few more good books.
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The Hobbit (not Sci-Fi) got me hooked in 6th grade. I read LotR in 7th & 8th. Hooked forever.
I, Robot (not the movie!). I think I've still got the copy dated in the 60's that I got from my Dad. The rest of the Robot Stories are a good follow on.
Ender's Game is another one that I've read many times since Jr. High.
Not mentioned (that I saw):
Choose your own Adventure. If you can find them, these are some of the best books ever. There are lots of Time Travel and Sci-Fi stories in there. A game and a book. What more can you ask for?
On a Pale Horse from Piers Anthony is a good novel that starts with an odd premise and leads to a few more good books.