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Cloning Miranda

Carol Matas (1999)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesMiranda #1
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.21

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

"The only child of wealthy parents, Miranda discovers that she has a deadly disease and that her parents have cloned her to create 'spare parts.' Gripping science fiction by the acclaimed author" Cf. Our choice, 1999-2000.

Is Cloning Miranda appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade science fiction novel exploring medical ethics and identity through a girl who discovers she was cloned. Deals with terminal illness and the moral implications of creating human clones for organ harvesting, but handles these mature themes at an age-appropriate level.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include terminal illness, medical ethics, and body autonomy.

Who'll love this

Readers will be gripped by Miranda's race against time to understand the truth about her clones and fight for her life.

Tags

Science FictionDystopian ElementsMedical ThrillerBioethics