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The faces of fear

by Monica Hughes

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Joan, adjusting to life in a wheelchair after an accident, finds escape in a thrilling virtual reality game where her avatar, Joanna, embodies everything she wishes to be—strong, fearless, and free. As the game blurs the line between fantasy and reality, Joan and her friend Steve must face their deepest fears to find their way back to safety. This powerful tale explores courage, self-acceptance, and the challenges of overcoming personal limitations.

Representation & Themes

Disability RepresentationVirtual RealityFriendshipComing of AgeSelf-DiscoveryAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Disability Representation Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0006481604
Pages
197
Publisher
HarperTrophy
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,329

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Virtual reality -- Juvenile fiction.Fear -- Juvenile fiction.Children with disabilities -- Juvenile fiction.Self-perception -- Juvenile fiction.Réalité virtuelle -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.Peur -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.Enfants handicapés -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.Perception de soi -- Romans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse.Juvenile fictionRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseRéalité virtuellePeurVirtual realitySelf-perceptionPerception de soiChildren with disabilitiesEnfants handicapésFear