Books like Race Against Time by Piers Anthony
In Piers Anthony’s juvenile science‑fiction tale, sixteen‑year‑old John learns he is one of only two purebred Caucasians held in a sophisticated zoo‑like facility for breeding purposes. Determined to regain his freedom, he devises a plan to escape the controlled environment and reclaim his life.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Piers Anthony
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