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Aurora Rising

Amie Kaufman, Jay Kristoff

Ages 12–16

Readers rate it 3.8 (250 on Hardcover)

473 pages · Released May 7, 2019

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Aurora Rising is a character-driven sci-fi adventure that blends humor, emotion, and tension with themes of found family, courage, and belonging. The story features diverse characters navigating space exploration and conflict, with occasional violence and mild language appropriate for upper middle grade to teen readers. While there are some darker moments and peril, the overall tone is hopeful and adventure-focused rather than grimdark.

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  • Children's fiction
  • Science fiction
  • Adventure and adventurers, fiction
  • Space flight, fiction
  • Extraterrestrial beings, fiction
  • nyt:young-adult-hardcover=2019-05-26
  • New York Times bestseller
  • series:the_aurora_cycle
  • Loveable Characters
  • Diverse Characters
  • Strong Character Development
  • Character driven

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ISBN 9781524720964 · Knopf Books for Young Readers

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