WYNDHAM, JOHN — The Chrysalids

Penguin. 1973. (ISBN: 9780140013085). Paperback, 18cm. Paperback in poor condition, has sustained water damage and has yellowing pages. It is readable though! In the community of Waknut it is believed mutants are the products of the Devil and must be stamped out. When David befriends a girl with a slight abnormality, he begins to understand the nature of fear and oppression. When he develops his own deviation, he must learn to conceal his secret. Used: Acceptable.