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Deathship

James Follett (1982)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesEarthsearch #2
Setting
CSM age10

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Abandonment

Synopsis

Four million years ago the crew of the starship *Challenger* abandoned the search for their new home Earth -the birthplace of their grandparents- and settled on the third planet of a solar system on the fringe of the galaxy, leaving Angel One and Angel Two, the *Challenger's* control computers, to continue the search in the starship. The four settlers called their new home Paradise. With seven-tenths of its surface covered in water, deep blue skies, and an abundance of lakes, rivers and lush forests, the planet is unlike the Earth that the four settlers used to study in the *Challenger's* vast hologram and video library. But after four years, they are learning to accept its differences... It is home...

Is Deathship appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A science fiction adventure about settlers adapting to a new planet after abandoning their search for Earth. Features minimal peril and focuses on exploration and survival themes suitable for middle grade readers.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love space adventures and stories about exploring new worlds will enjoy following settlers as they make a home on an alien paradise planet.

Tags

Science FictionSpace OperaAdventureColonization