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Subject: Sci-fi for Adolescents
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Date: Fri, 23-Sep-83 16:39:27 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep 23 16:39:27 1983
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A very interesting book, and one I feel would be especially good for
adolescents (I read it myself in 7th grade or so), is the little
known "Hiero's Journey" by Sterling Lanier. It has recently been
re-released (I lost my copy and picked a new one up). While the
characters/conflicts are very black and white, it is still an en-
joyable tale.

It concerns our hero, Hiero, on a post-holocaust journey to rediscover
the knowledge of the "Ancients" and their marvelously powerful device,
the "computer". In this far future society, many have vast telepathic
powers (including the bad guys)--even the many species of mutated 
animals, some of which show decidedly un-animal-like intelligence.

To reveal anything more would constitute a spoiler, so I will cease and 
desist. If you like your post-holocaust sci-fi with a dab of fantasy
and Tolkeinesque (no vast claims here..) flavor, I highly recommend it.

			SJBerry