It is the year 3038. Darci is a Genhant, a genetically enhanced person whose chromosomes have been engineered to produce desired traits. The only problem is that this makes life all too predictable. When she spends her summer at rock climbing camp, Darci makes a discovery that she has unwittingly committed a capital crime, just by being born. What will happen when others learn of her discovery?

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Reviewed by: vverscaj

Date read: 8/3/2009

ISBN-10: 0439283531

ISBN-13: 9780786815685

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A fleeing alien crash-lands on Earth, and is forced to enter the body of a skunk! With the help of Karen, and her computer-whiz friend, Jonathan, the three of them hatch a scheme to get this 'skunk' back into orbit! If you enjoy this one, you'll look forward to Stinker's Return.

Reviewed by: sc

Date read: 3/27/2009

ISBN-10: 0684189100

ISBN-13: 9780684189109

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Commenter: Megan, grade 4

Charity Meyers lives in the year 2035 where kidnapping of kids has become almost commonplace. She once wrote a paper about the kidnapping industry not knowing that she would soon become a victim in this very industry. Once she is kidnapped, Charity tries to remain calm by flashing back to happier times in her life. When Charity finds out who her kidnappers are, she is shocked that she knows them. Be prepared to be at the edge of your seat!

Reviewed by: jb

Date read: 11/26/2010

ISBN-10: 0375836365

ISBN-13: 9780375836367

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When Bobby Phillips gets out of the shower and looks in the mirror, he isn't there. Well, his reflection isn't there. He can still wipe off the mirror, see his body's shape under the covers, and wear clothes, but now his body is invisible. The worst part about it is, he can't tell a soul except his over protective mother and his genius, scientist father. If he did, news reporters, scientists, and even the government would be on his doorstep wanting to get a piece of him. Soon his entire world is crashing down around him. He can't go to school anymore. Not that he likes school that much anyway, but now he doesn't have a choice. He can't even go outside! Bobby's mom and dad are determined to keep him safe in the house while they try to figure out how to bring Bobby back. But Bobby is determined to live as normal of a life as he can. Wearing clothes that cover his entire invisible body and sunglasses to cover his invisible face, Bobby goes to the library where he accidentally bumps into Alicia. She is blind, and Bobby realizes that besides his parents, Alicia is the only person he can trust to keep his secret. Soon they become friends. But when child protective services realizes that Bobby hasn't been in school in weeks, they begin to crack down on Bobby's parents to find answers. Bobby and Alicia are the only ones who can make things right. A tale of intrigue, friendship, and adventure, this book is not only for lovers of science fiction. Anyone will appreciate the story of a young boy trying to find his place in the world.

Reviewed by: mkl

Date read: 8/12/2009

ISBN-10: 0142400769

ISBN-13: 9780142400760

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Commenter: St. Charles Reader, grade 0

In the distant future, many animals can talk and some have even developed thumbs. At night around the fire, they share legends of the long lost humans. When Thelonious Chipmunk's treehouse home is swept down the river in a storm, he finds himself in the middle of the City of Ruins. Here, the humans have left behind huge buildings and stores filled with canned food, toys and clothing. He narrowly escapes the clutches of the 'Dragon Lady' and finds a friend in Fitzgerald Porcupine. Then, they meet a talking bear who has amazing stories about a strange city called the Fog Mound. Join Thelonious on his adventures as he discovers a whole new world outside his Untamed Forest. This is the first of three in the series 'The Fog Mound.'

Reviewed by: caroll

Date read: 9/14/2012

ISBN-10: 068987684X

ISBN-13: 9780689876844

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