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A list of science fiction books that are appropriate for parents to read to children under the age of 10. The books shouldn't be so heavy that a kid couldn't understand them. No big words and there can't be a lot of exposition between the action. Abridged versions of books are fine, but don't add anything where the parents will have to cut stuff out themselves.
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Duncan "Bill, the Galactic Hero" is not a children's book.


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