The Chrysalids
Novel by John Wyndham
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The Chrysalids is a science fiction novel by British writer John Wyndham, first published in 1955 by Michael Joseph. It is the least typical of Wyndham's major novels, but regarded by some as his best. An early manuscript version was entitled Time... Wikipedia
Originally published: 1955
Author: John Wyndham
Characters: Uncle Axel, Joseph Strorm, David Strorm, and more
Cover artist: Spencer Wilson
Genre: Science fiction
Pages: 208
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