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Entertaining and Ahead of its Time!,
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This book is a wonderful read, very entertaining and far far ahead of its time. It will keep surprising you, and some might even say it could have been the inspiration for the X-Men and all their descendants!
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1950's Science Fiction,
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Years ago I read the first chapter of this book, titled "In Hiding," in a Sci Fi short stories anthology. A young boy, who is a genius, is quietly hiding this fact from everyone around him. His high intelligence is a result of his parents' exposure to an nuclear accident which, while giving him intellectual advantages, ultimately resulted in their deaths. He is then raised by his grandmother who does not guess his giftedness. A school psychologist figures out his secret, and the plot developes from there.The novel continues with their story as well as their search for more children like him. A private school is established where the students can work and create. Entertaining complications follow - personality differences, as well as addressing psychological, sociological, ethical, and religious questions - all done in what now feels like a refreshingly hopeful 1950's - early 60's vantage point.
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