Mariz, Rae The Unidentified, 296 p. Balzer + Bray (Harper), 2010. Mature Content: G. Violence: PG, Language: PG-13 (43 swears, 0 ‘f’). $17. Kid, 15, is kind of stuck in her advancement through The Game – the corporate-sponsored replacement for public schools after so many economies collapsed and public entities couldn’t afford to fund them any more. Then comes the day when she is shocked out of her apathy, when an anonymous group of students play a prank that makes her think. Now, suddenly, Kid is the object of much speculation – by corporate sponsors who suddenly brand her an “It” girl and get her to sign away her identity, to former friends who turn their backs on her and new friends who are probably looking for ways to use her. Mariz’s premise is very interesting, especially because so many schools use mild corporate sponsorship in one form or another already, but it is definitely written for teens, without a lot of depth or exploration of the issues, relying more on action and rushing to the end. HS – OPTIONAL. Cindy, Library Teacher.
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