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Only you can save mankind

By Terry Pratchett

Johnny’s computer-game enemies surrender—so why are they suddenly asking him to save them?

funny · imaginative · thought-provoking · fast-paced

Genres

Science Fiction Adventure Humour

What is Only you can save mankind about?

Twelve-year-old Johnny is playing Only You Can Save Mankind, a computer game where he must destroy an invading alien fleet. Just as he is about to achieve a record score, the aliens surrender and ask for his protection. Johnny soon discovers that the game’s enemies are frightened, intelligent beings with rights of their own. As the boundary between the game and real life begins to blur, Johnny must decide whether saving mankind means listening to those it has labelled as enemies.

About the author

Terry Pratchett was a much-loved British author who wrote many funny and imaginative books. He is best known for creating the magical Discworld series, where you can find wizards, witches, and lots of adventure. His stories are full of clever jokes and exciting journeys that have made readers smile all around the world.

Pages

173 pages

Reading age

Older Junior (10-15)

This edition

1993

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