Hero For Wondla by Tony DiTerlizzi-ADVISABLE

DiTerlizzi, Tony. A Hero For Wondla. Pgs. 445. Simon and Schuster, 2013. $8.99. Language: PG (1 swear, no “f”s), Mature Content: PG, Violence: PG

Raised in an underground home by her robotic mother, Eva Nine is rescued by a young pilot named Hailey. When she’s taken to Attica, a city created by Cadmus Primes as part of the Human Repopulation Project, Eva is enthralled with the settlement until she sees how controlled the humans are and discovers the pilot delivered her there in return for plane pieces. She escapes with her friend, Rovender, and begins to uncover dark secrets about Wondla. As Cadmus’ plot to destroy all aliens and take control begins to unravel, Eva realizes she must fight for her dream for peace. Will she succeed in saving Wondla and achieve peace?

The characters are engaging, well-developed, and eye-catching. The plot is well-developed, action-packed, and filled with mystery and adventure. The mix of technology and fantasy are merged together superbly. Readers who enjoyed the first book in the series and enjoy fantasy adventures will enjoy reading this book. EL (4-6), MS. ADVISABLE. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library