Sunburst

Set in a quarantined town near Chicago, a nuclear accident has led to a generation of children developing strange psychic mutations. As these powers grow increasingly dangerous, a group of kids escapes, prompting Shandy Johnson and her friends, who share similar abilities, to pursue them. The narrative explores themes of evolution, the consequences of human actions, and the unknown dangers of technology. First published in 1964, the story remains relevant, reflecting on humanity's relationship with powerful forces beyond comprehension.