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The Tera Beyond

Malcolm MacCloud (1981)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupMiddle Grade 8-12
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age10
Goodreads4.6

Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Protagonist archetypes

Coming-of-Age Protagonist

Synopsis

When Jawn is urged to change the topic for his biology term paper dealing with bacteria on his planet Tera, he becomes determined to continue his research, even when a government organization begins to work against him.

Is The Tera Beyond appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 10 and up.

A middle grade sci-fi adventure about a young scientist standing up to government suppression. Features institutional antagonism and mild tension but no graphic content.

What to know going in

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

Who'll love this

Kids who love science and mystery will enjoy following Jawn as he uncovers why the government doesn't want him researching bacteria.

Tags

Science FantasyDystopian ElementsSchool Story