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Characterization labels used: relatable heroine, scientist child, curmudgeonly elder, eccentric parent, theatrical parent, overbearing grandfather, quirky adult, responsible child, gifted child, mentor figure, male friend

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Cover of Space Case by Stuart Gibbs

Space Case

Stuart Gibbs · 2014 · Moon Base Alpha

A bored boy on a moon base investigates a suspicious death and uncovers secrets someone wants buried.

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Characterization labels: tween protagonist · young investigator · scientist parents · supportive family · bored protagonist · reluctant reader appeal · intelligent protagonist · determined protagonist · female sidekick · security official · strict authority · oblivious adults · obnoxious rich family · well-liked scientist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1713

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Cover of A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity by Nicole Valentine

A Time Traveler's Theory of Relativity

Nicole Valentine · 2019

A science-minded boy learns his family can travel through time and must race to save his missing mother.

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Characterization labels: scientific protagonist · science nerd · relatable protagonist · loner · grieving child · loyal friend · fierce friend · distant father · mysterious grandmother · powerful antagonist · young hero

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1536

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Cover of The Time Trilogy by Madeleine L'Engle

The Time Trilogy

Madeleine L'Engle · 1979 · Time Quintet

A three-book time-travel fantasy following the Murray family through cosmic quests, spiritual battles, and big ideas.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: relatable heroine · angry heroine · stubborn heroine · insecure heroine · intelligent child · precocious child · genius child · misfit girl · charming character · flawed characters · eccentric guides · brilliant parents · humanized adult

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1538

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Cover of Fantastic Four, Vol. 1 by Jonathan Hickman

Fantastic Four, Vol. 1

Jonathan Hickman, Dale Eaglesham · 2010 · Fantastic Four by Jonathan Hickman

Reed Richards pursues a multiverse-sized solution, forcing the Fantastic Four to weigh genius against family.

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Characterization labels: genius protagonist · arrogant scientist · family man · dutiful father · diplomatic mother · cocky comic relief · overpowered children · alternate selves

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1540

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Cover of To Best the Boys by Mary Weber

To Best the Boys

Mary Weber · 2019

A science-minded girl disguises herself to enter a deadly male-only labyrinth competition to win a scholarship and save her mother.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: smart heroine · scientist heroine · feminist heroine · dyslexic protagonist · supportive father · supportive parent · strong female lead · gentle love interest · complex side characters · brave cousin · female friendship

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1554

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Cover of A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle

A Wind in the Door

Madeleine L'Engle · 1976 · Time Quintet

Meg must help save her gifted, bullied brother by journeying into a strange inner world where love, naming, and evil collide.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: gifted child · bullied child · sick child · protective sibling · intuitive heroine · brilliant child · teacher figure · mentor figure · skeptical protagonist · supportive parent

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1575

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Cover of Little Monarchs by Jonathan Case

Little Monarchs

Jonathan Case · 2022

A girl and her scientist guardian cross a sun-scorched future, using monarch butterflies to seek a cure for humanity.

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Characterization labels: young heroine · caretaker · biologist · scientist · naturalist · spunky child · brave child · resourceful child · curious child · competent woman · strong female leads · found family · guardian figure · observant child · inventive child · scientific mentor

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1599

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Cover of Perfect People by Peter James

Perfect People

Peter James · 2011

A grieving couple turns to designer-baby science to avoid another genetic tragedy, only to face terrifying consequences.

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Characterization labels: naive parents · grieving couple · maverick scientist · scientific parent · creepy children · religious fanatic · ambitious scientist · unlikeable protagonists · cold antagonist · highly intelligent children

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1661

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Cover of The Smartest Kid in the Universe by Chris Grabenstein

The Smartest Kid in the Universe

Chris Grabenstein · 2020 · The Smartest Kid in the Universe

A lazy middle schooler accidentally eats knowledge pills and must use his new genius to save his school.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: lazy protagonist · average student · relatable kid · genius kid · best friend sidekick · smart crush · fun villain · scheming principal · quirky scientist · supportive family · responsible arc · matured protagonist

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1685

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Cover of Going Wild by Lisa McMann

Going Wild

Lisa McMann · 2016 · Going Wild

A new girl finds a mysterious bracelet that grants animal powers, drawing her into friends, secrets, and danger.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: relatable heroine · brave heroine · smart heroine · spunky heroine · new girl · supportive friends · loyal friend · bratty peer · mean girl · child protagonists · strong female characters · family-centered adults · scientist antagonists

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1690

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Cover of The Third Mushroom by Jennifer L. Holm

The Third Mushroom

Jennifer L. Holm · 2018 · The Fourteenth Goldfish

A science-loving middle schooler and her teen-bodied grandfather chase a breakthrough at the science fair.

Why this is here

Characterization labels: science-minded girl · strong female lead · curious child · quirky grandparent · brilliant scientist · teenage boy body · grumpy elder · awkward teen · bookish girl · chess-savvy friend · goth friend

Semantic match: ranked by characterization

Distance: 0.1722

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