Re:Sci Fi 101 (Score 1)

I think the most poingnant Sci Fi of our time comes from Arthur C. Clarke. Not only is he a Science Fiction pioneer, but he hsa also spurred some of our more modern scientific research. For example the idea of having satelites are his, and who other than him sat in on all the Apollo and Mercury Missions with Walter Cronkite and informed most of the free world of our progress in space. Some of his more exciting works include: ->2001/2010/2061/3001 ->Rendezvous with Rama/Rama II/Rama Revisited/Garden of Rama - with Gentry Lee ->Cradle - with Gentry Lee ->CHildhoods End and many more. I think Asimov is the master, but right beside him is Clarke. Even I am re-reading the Foundation series again right now :) As well the Dune series by Herbert is masterful. Another thing to check out with respect to this is "House Atredies" by Herberts son. THis is very well written. Overall, I think Sci Fi is responsible for engendering a feeling of optimism and helping us become more inventive in our future endeavors. Something that stimulates our imagination cannot be a bad thing. For a 13 year old to start reading Sci Fi I think is right on. I started with Asimovs Fantastic Voyage when I was 10. Go for it!