Sci-FiYoung Adult
Podkayne of Mars
1960·196 pages
A young Mars-born girl, Podkayne, embarks on a solar system journey, facing danger and self-discovery.
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A young Mars-born girl, Podkayne, embarks on a solar system journey, facing danger and self-discovery.
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Written for the juvenile mid-20th century sci-fi market, the story focuses on relationships between family members, friends, and enemies. Podkayne, a human girl born on Mars, has the opportunity to travel to Terra with her Uncle and her younger brother. She learns about good and evil, trust and betrayal, and, of course, about herself.
What's Inside
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Sexual content
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Mild attraction and a single chaste kiss; otherwise clean
Violence & gore
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Kidnapping, peril, and a bomb incident involving injury or death
Profanity
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No evidence found in available sources
Substance use
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LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic present
Occult / demonology
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No occult content present
Political content
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Central themes of gender roles, parenting duties, and colonial politics
Self-harm / suicide
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Abuse & suffering
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Child kidnapping and endangerment; parental neglect themes
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