Krumwiede, Lana Freakling 320
pgs. Candlewick, 2012. $10.87. (Rating: Violence G, Language G, Sexual G)
Taemon lives in
city where everyone has the same “magical” ability called psi, its just a part
of normal every day life. They can move things with their mind, and they use it
all the time –to eat, to drive, to get dressed, and even open doors. When the
competition between Taemon and his older brother reaches a breaking point,
Taemon is sent to live in the city where powerless people are banished. He
finds out he has an aunt who lives there, and that its not all the bad. Still
he worries about his parents, and when the threat of war with the outside world
breaks out, Taemon must find a way to use his unique abilities to return and
help.
This fantastic
book has a cool Dystopian feel, a world so much like our own –a possible
reality. Yet so different, in a cold strange alien way. The sibling rivalry is downright
creepy. The characters are interesting and well developed. The story is one of
the most unique and creative one’s I have read in a long time! Students seem to
be drawn to these world gone wrong books –like hunger games. I think this will
be a big hit with young readers.
ELEMENTARY – ESSENTIAL
Reviewer: Stephanie Elementary Librarian & Author.
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