About This Book
This science fiction adventure follows 17-year-old Christopher, who is unexpectedly abducted from Earth and forced into a pivotal role in a galactic struggle. He becomes a pawn for Ben-Harran, a renegade Galactic Controller, who is challenging the authoritarian policies of the Council of Atui regarding planetary control. The narrative delves into themes of free will, determinism, and the ethics of power, making it a thought-provoking read. While the publisher lists an age range of 4-11, the complex themes, 227-page length, and 17-year-old protagonist make this book far more suitable for older middle-grade readers, generally ages 9-12, or even early young adult readers. It's an immersive story for those ready for a deeper dive into sci-fi and philosophical questions.
Seventeen-year-old Christopher is kidnapped from Earth to serve as a pawn for Ben-Harran, a renegade Galactic Controller, in his fight against the Council of Atui and its policies of planetary control.
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Discussion Prompts
1
If you were Christopher, how would you react to being kidnapped and told you were a pawn in a galactic war?
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The book explores free will versus determinism. What do you think it means to have free will, and how might someone try to take it away?
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What are some of the ethical questions raised by the Council of Atui's policies of planetary control? Is it ever right for one group to control another?
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How does Christopher's journey change him, and what does he learn about himself and the universe?
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