Noman’s Island by Lesley Hauge

Hauge, Lesley Noman’s Island, 243 p.  Henry Holt, 2010.  $16.99.  Violence: PG.  Keller is more than happy with her life as an apprentice Tracker for Foundland.   Their island home is populated only by women and Trackers work hard to keep the women safe.  But one Tracker has found a secret place – and none of the others can resist the glimpse into life before the devastation – a tantalizing life of luxury and privilege.  Can the girls keep their secret as the leader of Foundland and her Patrol come to their village to seek out that place for themselves – and seek out rebels at the same time. Not my favorite post-apocalypse novel, but there are some very compelling moments within. If Noman’s Island is the beginning of a series, it will be a much better book.  As a stand alone, however, it needs more depth and detail.  I will cross my fingers for it!  MS, HS – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher.