MindWorks: An Uncanny Compendium of Short Fiction

It is not often to find a collection of young adult short stories collected together as there are not many places to publish young adult short stories in the first place, compared to the market for adult short stories. This is a collection of the short stories written by popular young adult author Neal Shisterman for the first time, giving long time and first time readers a chance to enter into his world of writing without needing the commitment of a full book. Except for a few stories that take place in his Scythe Universe the rest of the stories are standalone and like his longer fiction much of it takes place in a world of the future that is still recognizable as our own. Each story is not long, generally less than 15 pages, which makes it the perfect length to get the attention of young adult readers and keeping them engaged, as there is not the need to have the attention to get through long stories, while also being entertained by them as well. Even for readers who may not be familiar with his work will find much to enjoy as well.