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A strange enigma is discovered on the moon. The discovery has great implications and men are sent out deep into the solar system. But things begin to go horribly wrong ... Arthur C. Clarke collaborated with film director, Stanley Kubrick, writing the novel while Kubrick created the film.
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Is 2001: A Space Odyssey appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A cerebral, philosophical hard science fiction classic with minimal violence (deaths occur but are not graphic) and no sexual content or strong language. The pacing is deliberate and contemplative, best suited for mature readers who appreciate idea-driven narratives.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include murder, death, and isolation.
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Who'll love this
Teens interested in big questions about humanity's place in the universe and encounters with alien intelligence will find this thought-provoking and mysterious.