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Synopsis
The 25th Anniversary Edition of the first "Cat" novel by bestselling author Joan D. Vinge. Psion is action-adventure cyberpunk at its highest level When first published, readers young and old eagerly devoured the tale of a street-hardened survivor named Cat, a half-human, half-alien orphan telepath. Named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, Cat's story has been continued by Hugo-award winning and international best-selling author Joan D. Vinge with the very popular Catspaw and Dreamfall . Now, 25 years later, this special anniversary edition of Psion contains a new introduction by the author and "Psiren," a story never before included in any trade edition of Psion . This tough, gritty tale of an outsider whose only chance for redemption is as an undercover agent for an interstellar government that by turns punishes and helps him, is as fresh and powerful today as it was in 1982. At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
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Is Psion (Cat, 1) appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
Parents should know this is a gritty cyberpunk tale with street violence, survival themes, and some rough language. The protagonist faces prejudice as a half-alien outcast and works as an undercover agent, navigating morally complex situations.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include child abuse, abandonment, and class struggle (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to Cat's street-smart survival skills and telepathic powers as he transforms from outsider to secret agent in a gripping space adventure.