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Synopsis
"'The Devil Delivered' tells a story set within the near future, where the land owned by the great Lakota Nation blisters beneath an ozone hole the size of the Great Plains. As the natural world falls victim to its wrath, and scientists scramble to understand it, a lone anthropologist wanders the deadlands, recording observations that threaten to bring the entire world to its knees. 'Revolvo' takes place in an alternate Earth where evolution took an interesting turn and the arts scene is ruled by technocrats who thrive in a secret, nepotistic society of granting agencies, bursaries, and peer-review boards, all designed to permit self-proclaimed artists to survive without an audience. 'Fishin' with Grandma Matchie' is told in the voice a nine-year-old boy, writing the story of his summer vacation. What starts as a typical recount of a trip to see Grandma quickly becomes a stunning fantastical journey into imagination and perception in the wild world that Grandma Matchie inhabits."--Page 2 of cover.
Is The devil delivered and other tales appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This short story collection contains mature themes including environmental apocalypse and societal critique. The tone is literary and contemplative, with some stories accessible to teens while others require adult reading comprehension.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include environmental disaster and apocalyptic scenario.
Who'll love this
Teens interested in thought-provoking speculative fiction that challenges perceptions of reality and society will find these stories compelling.