Guys Read: Other Worlds

Other Worlds, the fourth volume in Jon Scieszka’s Guys Read anthology series for tween boys, features ten thrilling new tales of science fiction and fantasy from some of the biggest names in children’s literature.

Prepare yourself for ten trips into the unknown, as ten of your favorite writers—Rick Riordan, who has written an all-new and exclusive Percy Jackson tale, Tom Angleberger of Origami Yoda fame, Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, Shannon Hale, D. J. MacHale, Eric Nylund, Kenneth Oppel, Neal Shusterman, Shaun Tan, and none other than the late Ray Bradbury—spin tales of fantasy and science fiction the likes of which you have never imagined.

Compiled by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature (and Secret Ambassador for the Intergalactic Alliance) Jon Scieszka, Guys Read: Other Worlds is sure to boldly take you where no reader has gone before.

What happens when robot shoes revolt, a ghost boy needs a new home, and warlords invade recess?

• Exclusive Percy Jackson Story: From Rick Riordan himself, an all-new tale that finds Percy Jackson hanging from a Times Square billboard without his pants, all thanks to the god Apollo.
• Bestselling Authors: Ten superstar writers, including Newbery medalist Rebecca Stead, fantasy legend Shannon Hale, and the iconic Ray Bradbury, spin unforgettable tales.
• Robots, Aliens, and Ghosts: From a bunny slipper leading a robot rebellion to alien warlords taking over the basketball court, these stories are packed with weird, wild, and wonderfully strange ideas.
• Sci-Fi and Fantasy Anthology: A hand-picked collection of adventures perfect for middle grade readers, curated by Jon Scieszka for the celebrated Guys Read library.