Rite of Passage

In the year 2198, humanity struggles to survive on a handful of colony worlds and giant Ships after catastrophic wars ravaged Earth. Mia Havero lives in a closed society aboard her Ship, where children face a harrowing month-long Trial in the wilderness to prove their worth. As her Trial approaches, Mia must acquire survival skills and confront the deeper challenges of self-discovery. Alexei Panshin's Nebula Award-winning novel, originally published in 1968, offers a poignant reflection on societal stagnation and the resilience of youth.