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This side of Paradise

Steven L. Layne (2001)

SubgenreLow Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG-13
Pages215 (Quick Read (<250))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.72/5 (670)
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageMild

Trigger warnings

CaptivityManipulationDeceptionFamily Separation

Positive tags

MysterySelf-DiscoverySurvivalComing of Age

Hero archetypes

Fish out of WaterComing-of-Age Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Reluctant Hero

Tropes

Fish out of WaterComing of AgeHidden IdentityConspiracyForced RelocationCorporate EvilReluctant Hero

Themes

Corporate ControlTruth vs DeceptionFamily LoyaltyFreedom vs SafetyIdentityUncovering SecretsSurvival

Synopsis

After his father begins working for the mysterious Eden Corporation and forcibly relocates the family to the village of Paradise, teenage Jack uncovers a sinister plot that threatens to destroy them all.

Is This side of Paradise appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A teen uncovers a sinister conspiracy when his family is relocated to a mysterious corporate village. Contains moderate suspense and peril appropriate for teens, with themes of corporate control and family loyalty.

What to know going in

This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include captivity, manipulation, and deception (see the full list above).

Who'll love this

Teens will enjoy the mystery and suspense as Jack investigates the dark secrets behind his family's forced relocation.

Tags

Mystery ThrillerCorporate DystopiaConspiracy