Science Fiction Stories

chosen by Edward Blishen  

Kingfisher Books, UK: 1988; 253pp

ISBN: 0862728037

Genre: science fiction

This is an excellent collection of science fiction short stories or extracts from some of the best writers in the field.

Here are twenty examples of the classic sci-fi in the work of H.G.Wells, Ursula LeGuin, Arthur C. Clarke and Isaac Asimov, as well as new names such as Glenn Chandler, Stephen David and Jay Williams. This collection will serve as an appealing introduction to the genre or, for teachers, models to demonstrate style elements in genre writing

All selections have been made for their narrative appeal, curious characters or interesting themes. Thoroughly recommended for the young science-fiction reader, who can then look for longer works by authors of their favourite stories in this collection.