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Synopsis
The ' (1970–2004), by science fiction author Larry Niven, is a part of his Known Space set of stories. Its backdrop is the Ringworld, a giant artifact 600 million miles in circumference around a sun. The series is composed of four standalone science fiction novels, the original award-winning book and its three subsequent sequels: 1970: Ringworld 1980: The Ringworld Engineers 1996: The Ringworld Throne 2004: Ringworld's Children The core series was developed with three side series of prequels set in the same Ringworld universe, and written in collaboration: 1988–2009: Man-Kzin Wars (by various edited by Niven) 2007–2010: Fleet of Worlds (by Niven and Edward M. Lerner) 2010-2011: Juggler of Worlds (by Niven and Edward M. Lerner)
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Is Ringworld appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
Classic hard science fiction with moderate violence and some adult situations. Features sophisticated scientific concepts, complex world-building, and mature themes appropriate for older teens and adults.
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This book has moderate violence, moderate sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death and violence.
Who'll love this
An epic journey to explore a massive artificial ring-world surrounding a star, filled with alien species and ancient mysteries.