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Synopsis
Before the Human-Covenant War engulfed Halo, the planet-colony Reach came under attack by the Covenant, and Earth's specially trained and augmented warriors, code-named SPARTANs, stood alone to fight for humanity's survival.
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Is Halo: The Fall of Reach appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Parents should know this military science fiction novel depicts children kidnapped and subjected to brutal augmentation procedures to create super-soldiers, features sustained war violence with casualties, and explores dark ethical territory around child soldiers and military necessity.
What to know going in
This book has strong violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child harm, human trafficking, graphic violence, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens who love the Halo games will appreciate this origin story of Master Chief and the SPARTAN program, featuring tactical combat and military strategy.