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Synopsis
"Deathworld" centers on Jason dinAlt, a professional gambler who uses his somewhat erratic psionic abilities to tip the odds in his favor. He is challenged by a man named Kerk Pyrrus (who turns out to be the ambassador from the planet Pyrrus) to turn a large amount of money into an immense sum by gambling at a government-run casino. He succeeds and survives the planetary government's desperate efforts to steal back the money. In a fit of ennui, he decides to accompany Kerk to his home, despite being warned that it is the deadliest world ever colonized by humans...DEATHWORLD! DEATHWORLD is one of the classics of the Golden Age of science fiction, born in the pages of Astounding Science Fiction under the editorship of John W. Campbell, Jr. Enjoy!
Is Deathworld 1 appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic sci-fi adventure features intense survival scenarios on a hostile alien planet with frequent dangerous encounters and deadly wildlife. Violence is action-oriented rather than graphic, with characters facing constant environmental and biological threats.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, violence, and animal harm.
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Who'll love this
Teen readers who love survival stories and hard science fiction will enjoy the high-stakes planetary adventure and problem-solving.