 First edition | |
| Author | James Clavell |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Science fiction, dystopian fiction |
| Publisher | Delacorte Press |
Publication date | 1981 (written 1963) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardback & paperback) |
| Pages | 85 |
| ISBN | 0440204682 |
"The Children's Story" is a 4,300-word dystopian fiction novelette by James Clavell. It first appeared in Ladies' Home Journal (October 1963 issue) and was printed in book form in 1981. It was adapted by Clavell himself into a thirty-minute short film for television which aired on Mobil Showcase.[1]
- ^ "The Children's Story". IMDb. 1982.