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The City in the Stars

Victor Appleton (1981)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.1

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Sabotage

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Synopsis

Despite attempts to sabotage his newly-invented fusion drive spacecraft, a young scientist investigates the sinister, eminent head of the space colony who is hiding serious flaws in his own new craft.

Is The City in the Stars appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

This classic sci-fi adventure involves sabotage and corporate deception in a space colony setting, with mild suspense appropriate for middle-grade readers. No violence beyond sabotage attempts, no language concerns.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Young readers who love space adventures and inventor heroes will enjoy this mystery about uncovering secrets aboard a space colony.

Tags

Science FictionMysteryTechno-Thriller