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Synopsis
From the rich imagination of science fiction great Alan Dean Foster comes the story of Midworld, a Humanx Commonwealth planet that’s equally fragile and hostile. Covered by a lush rainforest, Midworld is home to a primitive society that lives in harmony with the natural world. But the arrival of an exploitative human company, whose workers know nothing of Midworld’s delicate ecosystem, sparks a conflict. Should Midworld’s villagers aid the humans or stand against them? The hero of Foster’s addictive page-turner, Born, decides to lead two humans across the perilous jungle. His choice propels Midworld toward annihilation—and leads him headlong into a battle for survival.
Is Midworld appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A science fantasy adventure involving a primitive society facing exploitation by off-worlders, with jungle survival peril and conflict over environmental destruction. Violence is present in the survival and battle elements but not graphically detailed.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include violence and colonization.
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Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy the exotic jungle world, the clash between technology and nature, and the hero's dangerous journey through a hostile ecosystem.