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Synopsis
Combines elements of mystery with a thoughtful story about an advanced interstellar community's research outpost. A man gets caught up in the alien's study of earth's savages and must suddenly choose between the human present and a cosmic future.
Is Shadows in the Sun appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A thoughtful 1950s science fiction story exploring first contact and cultural observation with minimal violence and no sexual content or language. Appropriate for mature middle schoolers and up.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language.
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Who'll love this
A mystery about discovering an advanced alien civilization secretly studying Earth will engage readers who enjoy thoughtful sci-fi.