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Synopsis
An unusual story dealing with the life and suicide of a young boy. I can't imagine any one dealing with the same subject today. The characters are very well handled and true to life and Lionels story is both beautiful and uplifting as well as ultimately tragic.
Is The Mighty Atom appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This Victorian-era novel centers on a young boy's tragic suicide, dealing with heavy themes of depression, loss of faith, and childhood suffering. While not graphically violent, the subject matter is deeply disturbing and best suited for mature readers who can handle dark psychological content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include child harm, suicide, and death of child (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Mature teens interested in classic literature will encounter a challenging, tragic story about a boy who loses faith in the world.