Let All the Children Boogie
A Tor.com Original
Readers rate it 4.0 (5 on Hardcover)
34 pages · Released Jan 6, 2021 · Tor Books
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This short science fiction story explores friendship, hope, and connection during the Cold War era. The narrative touches on child abuse and anxiety about nuclear threats, but frames these through an ultimately hopeful lens focused on music and human connection. At 34 pages, it's accessible to older children and teens who can handle mature themes without graphic depiction.
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From the publisher
From the Nebula-Award-winning author of The Art of Starving comes Sam J. Miller's sci-fi time traveling tale, "Let All the Chlidren Boogie," a Tor.com Original As the Cold War stalls and the threat of nuclear warfare dominates the news, small-town misfits Laurie and Fell bond over a shared love of music and the mystery... From the Nebula-Award-winning author of The Art of Starving comes Sam J. Miller's sci-fi time traveling tale, "Let All the Chlidren Boogie," a Tor.com Original As the Cold War stalls and the threat of nuclear warfare dominates the news, small-town misfits Laurie and Fell bond over a shared love of music and the mystery of the erratic radio messages that hint at the existence of a future worth reaching out for. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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- Fiction
- Character driven
- Weak Character Development
- Loveable Characters
- Diverse Characters
- emotional
- hopeful
- reflective
- Child abuse
- Fiction, science fiction, time travel
- Fiction, science fiction, general
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ISBN 9781250780638 · Tor Books