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Short Story

War Game

1959

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Inspectors examine imported alien toys for hidden dangers before allowing them into children's hands. The apparently most threatening toy may distract them from a subtler form of influence.

Chronology

Work history

  1. no later than Oct 31, 1958

    Composition: no later than Oct 31, 1958

    Latest supported composition boundary based on agency receipt evidence.

    Medium confidence
  2. Oct 31, 1958

    Received by Scott Meredith Literary Agency

    Oct 31, 1958

  3. 1959

    First published 1959

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