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Synopsis
An anthology of stories inspired by the 1632 novel, in which the Ring of Fire was born. It includes: *To Dye For, Mercedes Lackey *A Lineman for the Country, Dave Freer *American Past Time, Deann Allen and Mike Turner *Between the Armies, Andrew Dennis *Biting Time, Virginia DeMarce *Power to the People, Loren K. Jones *A Matter of Consultation, S.L. Viehl *Family Faith, Anette M. Pedersen *When the Chips are Down, Jonathan Cresswell and Scott Washburn *Skeletons, Greg Donahue *A Witch to Live, Walt Boyes *The Three R's, Jody Dorsett *Here Comes Santa Claus, K.D. Wentworth *The Wallenstein Gambit, Eric Flint
Is Ring of Fire appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
An anthology of alternate history stories set in the 1632 universe where a modern American town is transported to 17th-century Europe. Expect moderate historical violence and war scenarios typical of the Thirty Years' War period, with minimal sexual content and language.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, war, and violence.
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Who'll love this
Teen readers who enjoy time travel and alternate history will appreciate seeing modern people navigate 17th-century European politics and warfare.