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Synopsis
The time-traveling Americans from the West Virginia town of Grantville find themselves caught in the middle of the Baltic War, with Gustavus Adolphus, King of Sweden, launching a counterattack on the combined forces of France, Spain, England, and Denmark.
Is 1634: The Baltic War appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This alternate history novel features realistic depictions of 17th-century warfare with battle violence, casualties, and political conflict. Mild sexual content and moderate language accompany the complex military and political narrative.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include death, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens interested in military history and time travel will enjoy watching modern Americans navigate and influence the Baltic War with 20th-century knowledge and technology.