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Arc of Infinity

Terrance Dicks (1983)

SubgenrePortal Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesDoctor Who Target novelizations #80
Setting
CSM age10+
Goodreads3.29

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Death

Hero archetypes

Time Traveler

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant HeroOutcast / Loner

Synopsis

When the Doctor returns to Gallifrey, he learns that his bio data extract has been stolen from the Time Lords' master computer known as the Matrix. The bio data extract is a detailed description of the Doctor's molecular structure — and this information, in the wrong hands, could be exploited with disastrous effect. The Gallifreyan High Council believe that anti-matter will be infiltrated into the universe as a result of the theft. In order to render the information useless, they decide the Doctor must die...

Is Arc of Infinity appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This Doctor Who novelization features mild sci-fi action and political intrigue as the Doctor faces execution by his own people. Contains no sexual content or strong language, with peril and suspense typical of the series.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include death.

Who'll love this

Fans of sci-fi adventure will love the Doctor's race against time to prove his innocence and stop a cosmic threat.

Tags

Science FantasyTime TravelSpace Opera