This may not be labeled young adult but it is a good young
adult story. There is tension and drama
but it is of moderate intensity suitable for a younger reader. Sgt. Campbell was a laudable adult figure
that appeared practically flawless.
Sadly there are very few real flawless folks. The kids on the lifeboat were all
awesome. Having spent some time in
classrooms from K-4yr college as an instructor, I never had a more adaptable
and competent group of kids. Ones and
two's but a whole group defies the imagination.
One incident of xenophobia was very realistic and based on
learned behavior so it actually made sense and the individual dealing with it
was unnaturally aware of the root of his phobia.
Reading this my comments appear to be overly critical but I
did like the story. I think many adults
would find it far too tame but for a younger reader I highly recommend it. It reminds me of the hopeful, inclusive,
optimistic stories I read in the early 50's. (that is decade not age.)
Web: Eric Flint:
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This book may have been received free of charge from a publisher or a publicist. That will NEVER have a bearing on my recommendations.
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