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ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone
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Synopsis
When a number of "feral children" are found in a New England town during the Depression, only young Roger Westwood suspects they are not earthly creatures, though even he cannot guess their true nature or their mission on this planet.
Is Born into Light appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 10 and up.
A Depression-era mystery about mysterious children who may not be human. Mild peril and the concept of abandoned/feral children, but appropriate for middle grade readers who enjoy classic fantasy mysteries.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm and abandonment.
Who'll love this
Kids who love mysteries with a science fiction twist will enjoy uncovering the secret of the strange children alongside young Roger.
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Historical FantasyScience FantasyMystery