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From the back cover: Imagine a world a thousand light years from Earth, where each season lasts for generations, and each generation knows only one season. Where twin suns warm the icy winds of the Sibornal, the forests blaze and kingdoms turn into ashes... once every 2500 years. Where it is summer again on Helliconia.
Is Helliconia Summer appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This complex science fantasy novel explores civilization cycles on an alien world with extreme seasonal changes spanning generations. Contains moderate violence from warfare and cultural conflicts, along with some mature themes about societal upheaval.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in epic world-building and how societies evolve over vast timescales will find this fascinating exploration of an alien planet compelling.