Said, S.F., ill. by Dave McKean, Phoenix. Pgs. 496. Candlewick Press,
2016. $19.99. Lanuage: G, Mature Content: PG, Violence: PG
Lucky lies a relatively normal life, except that he dreams
about stars singing to him. When he and his mother get caught with an illegal
astrolabe, Lucky finds his mom captured by the Shadow Guard and himself on the
run from them. Forced to rely on the ramshackle alien ship and crew his mom had
procured for him, he soon finds that his father is also kidnapped from the war
front. With a dangerous power that could change the course of the war, can
Lucky save the universe and his family?
This book starts out promising. It opens with actions,
mystery, and intrigue that makes the reader want to read more. It just goes downhill
from there, however. The plot drags on for another 150 pages. The characters
are likable and interesting, but not enough to hold the average reader’s
interest. This book would be best suited for those who are hard-cord science
fiction and mystery fans. Due to the limited interest of this book, I would not
generally recommend adding this to a library collection.
EL. MS. NO. Reviewer: Kira M, Youth Services Librarian, WHI Public Library.
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