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Synopsis
In a world where we have been genetically engineered so that we can photosynthesise sunlight with our hair hunger is a thing of the past, food an indulgence. The poor grow their hair, the rich affect baldness and flaunt their wealth by still eating. But other hungers remain ...The young daughter of an affluent New York family is kidnapped.
Is By Light Alone appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This dystopian sci-fi explores class divides through genetic modification that eliminates hunger for the poor while the rich still eat as status. Contains kidnapping of a child and themes of inequality but violence is not graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping and class struggle.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy thought-provoking sci-fi that questions social systems and explores how technology changes humanity will find this engaging.