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Acorna's World

Anne McCaffrey, Elizabeth Ann Scarborough (2000)

SubgenreFantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages384 (Standard (250-400))
SettingSecondary World
CSM age13
Goodreads3.8/5 (4025)

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

GenocideWarViolence

Protagonist archetypes

Non-Human ProtagonistChosen One

Synopsis

Acorna, the "unicorn girl" has made peace with her Linyaari past, and aboard the interplanetary salvage vessel Condor she is finally free. But dread overtakes her when a distress signal summons Acorna and her companions to a nearby planet. For among the myraid wonders of this world of sentient plants and intoxicating perfumes are unmistakable signs that everythng Acorna holds dear is in peril. A promise of world-shattering devastation is in the celestial winds-and impending catastrophe at the claws of the cold-blooded insectile race that seeks to eradicate all Linyaari and human life from the galaxy...the Khleevi!

Is Acorna's World appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

This science fantasy features a humanoid alien heroine facing threats from an insectile race bent on genocide. Contains moderate space combat violence and peril but no sexual content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, war, and violence.

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy following Acorna, a unique 'unicorn girl,' as she fights to save her people from a dangerous alien threat in this blend of fantasy and space adventure.

Tags

Science FantasySpace OperaAdventureAlien Contact