Steampunk! an Anthology of Fantastically Rich and Strange Stories
School year: Lower 6th, Year 10, Year 11
Published: 2011
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"Steampunk! An Anthology of Fantastically Rich and Strange Stories," edited by Kelly Link and other writers, brings together a collection of imaginative tales set in a world where Victorian aesthetics meet futuristic technology. The anthology features stories that explore alternate histories filled with steam-powered inventions, clockwork contraptions, and quirky characters. Each narrative delves into themes of adventure, romance, and the complex interplay between society and technological progress. The contributors, including well-known authors in the genre, add their unique voices to create a vibrant tapestry that reimagines the past, inviting readers into a fantastical universe brimming with creativity and wonder. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at children at US 9th grade+.
This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2011 by Candlewick Press (MA) .
Kelly Link lives in Northampton, Massachusetts, where she and her husband, Gavin J. Grant, run Small Beer Press and publish the zine Lady Churchill's Rosebud Wristlet (www. lcrw. net).