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Star Born

Andre Norton (1957)

SubgenreChildren's Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages171 (Quick Read (<250))
SettingSpace
CSM age10
Goodreads3.91/5 (1727)

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Political Violence

Protagonist archetypes

First Contact CrewEsper / Empath

Synopsis

When the oppressive global dictatorship of Pax took over Earth they put a stop to space exploration. Still, a few rebels escaped in the sleeper ships to found free new colonies -- or perish in the attempt. Those few colonists that reached inhabitable worlds were cut off for centuries, and in that isolation and freedom they developed the mysterious mental powers that ''civilization'' had all but destroyed.

Is Star Born appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

Classic space adventure with themes of rebellion against tyranny and developing psychic powers. Mild action violence typical of mid-century science fiction, no romantic content or strong language.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include political violence.

Who'll love this

Young readers who love space colonies, psychic powers, and adventures on alien worlds will enjoy this classic rebellion against Earth's dictatorship.

Tags

Space OperaPlanetary RomanceClassic Sci-FiGolden Age SF