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Synopsis
Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and the PenCraft Seasonal Book Award for Best Book Spring 2025One daring mission could be her salvation—or her end.In a galaxy where stability is a luxury few can afford, young Sev dreams of a home she can call her own. Roaming the cosmos with her distant father, they drift from one perilous job to the next, barely scraping by in a universe full of danger and adventure. But when their last big job on a treacherous planet doesn't go as planned, their lives are forever altered.Join Sev on a thrilling journey through danger and discovery as she fights for a future—and perhaps a family—beyond her wildest dreams.If you love Becky Chambers’ tender, human-focused sci-fi, you’ll feel at home in Terra Firma. Home is more than a place—it’s the people who fight for you.Are you ready to start on an interstellar adventure like no other? Get your copy of this award-winning novel today and dare to dream beyond the stars!
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Is Terra Firma appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
A character-driven space adventure featuring a young woman seeking stability and home while navigating dangerous jobs across the galaxy. Expect moderate peril and action with emotional themes of abandonment and family.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include death, abandonment, and violence.
Who'll love this
Teens will connect with Sev's quest for belonging and home as she navigates a dangerous galaxy full of adventure and discovers what family truly means.