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Slipt

Alan Dean Foster (1984)

SubgenreHeroic Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.81

Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Synopsis

Handicapped teenage girl with paranormal powers comes to the attention of unscrupulous corporate executives who wish to determine how her paranormal powers work. Also of concern to them is to keep an old, unauthorized toxic waste dump undiscovered.

Is Slipt appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A disabled teen with psychic powers becomes the target of unethical corporate scientists. The book contains moderate thriller-style suspense, corporate villainy, and themes of exploitation. No sexual content or strong language, but deals with disability representation and environmental negligence.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, ableism, and corporate exploitation (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will be drawn to the disabled protagonist with extraordinary powers fighting against powerful adults who want to exploit her abilities.

Tags

ThrillerParanormalSci-Fi ThrillerCorporate Horror