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Truesight

by David Stahler Jr. · 2004

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Everyone in Jacob's colony is born blind. It has always been this way. They embrace the philosophy of Truesight: Blindness brings unity, purity, and freedom. It is an exceptional community. Everyone is happy.

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As Jacob nears his thirteenth birthday, he anxiously anticipates his new role as an adult and all the changes that will bring. But as the day approaches, a far greater change threatens Jacob's future. It all starts with a searing pain in his eyes ...

This is the first book of David Stahler Jr.'s gripping Truesight trilogy.

Ages 12+

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science fictionscience fictionMore like thisLess of thisdystopiadystopiaMore like thisLess of thisfantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thismysterymysteryMore like thisLess of this
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familyfamilyMore like thisLess of this
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futurefutureMore like thisLess of this
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sciencescienceMore like thisLess of this
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young adultchildrensmiddle grade
Length
medium · 256 pages

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