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Synopsis
Summoned from Earth by magic, Dave Hanson finds himself embroiled in the politics and engineering problems of an alternate Earth named Terah . . . for Terah's sky has shattered, and he may be the one man in all the universe who can restore it! But science and sorcery, beautiful women, and fantastic monsters are just the beginning of his problems . . .Originally published in shorter form in "Beyond Fantasy Fiction" in 1954, then expanded to novel length, here is Lester del Rey's classic science-fantasy, "The Sky is Falling"!
Is The Sky Is Falling appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A classic science fantasy adventure with a man from Earth solving problems on an alternate world. Contains mild peril and action appropriate for teens, with no graphic content.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and mild language.
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Who'll love this
Readers who love portal fantasies and stories about modern people using science in magical worlds will enjoy this fish-out-of-water adventure.