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The chrysalids / John Wyndham

Set in a post-apocalyptic society that punishes physical deviations, this story follows a young boy who discovers a friend's secret mutation. He must navigate a world of rigid fundamentalism while concealing his own differences to survive.
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Accession Number: 9013
Site: Vernon O Content
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