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Synopsis
Wars on Earth have shattered civilization and threaten to exterminate humanity, but half a million people still survive on the Worlds, a complex of satellite colonies. Marianne O'Hara of New New York must choose between helping the remaining "groundhogs" on earth and preparing for a mass flight to another star system.
Is Worlds Apart appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This classic 1950s SF novel contains war aftermath themes and moral dilemmas about humanity's survival, with moderate violence implied through the context of civilization's collapse. The focus is philosophical rather than graphic.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include genocide, mass death, and war (see the full list above).
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Who'll love this
Teen readers interested in thoughtful science fiction about hard choices and humanity's future will find this engaging despite its vintage style.