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Cover of Control

Control

Steve Barlow;Steve Skidmore (2002)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Quick Read (<250))
SeriesOuternet #2
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads3.67
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Not yet tagged

Positive tags

AdventureFriendshipFound FamilyHumor

Hero archetypes

Fish out of Water

Heroine archetypes

Fish out of Water

Protagonist archetypes

Ensemble CastComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

Fish out of WaterFound FamilyPortal FantasyQuestFellowship

Themes

FriendshipTechnology and MagicDiscoveryTeamworkResponsibility

Synopsis

"How great would it be to have a program on your laptop that gives you a link ... to another galaxy??!! That's just what's happened to Jack, Loaf, and Merle. They've discovered the Outernet--and the Outernet has discovered them!"

Is Control appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This is a light sci-fi adventure about three kids who discover a galactic internet on their laptop. Expect mild peril and problem-solving situations appropriate for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.

Who'll love this

Kids will love the idea of discovering a secret internet that connects to other galaxies and the adventures that follow.

Tags

Science FictionAdventureTech ThrillerSpace Opera