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Tunnel in the Sky

Robert Heinlein (1955)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.96
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Content levels

ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

ViolenceSurvival SituationsDeath

Positive tags

Coming of AgeSurvivalFound FamilySelf-DiscoveryAdventure

Hero archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroReluctant Hero

Protagonist archetypes

Survival TeamComing-of-Age Protagonist

Tropes

SurvivalComing of AgeFound FamilyFish out of WaterQuestForced ProximityTraining Arc

Themes

SurvivalCommunity BuildingSocial OrderLeadershipSelf-RelianceCooperation vs CompetitionPolitical Philosophy

Synopsis

This is a wonderful thought provoking book. Survival and the creation of initial social, community and even political themes are explored. A pivotal entry into my young mind. I still enjoy it today!

Tags

Science FictionSurvival StoryAdventureSocial Commentary