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Halam, Ann
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
At the command of the gods, to avert civil war, and to save his love from being sacrificed, Perseus undertakes his quest to slay the Medusa. Perseus is a likable hero in this lively retelling reshaped to focus on family ties and statecraft. Contemporary language and details from mythology play well against each other.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(4)
YA
When the orangutan reserve run by Tay's parents is attacked by rebels, she, her brother Donny, and the wise orangutan Uncle escape into the bush. Tay is actually a clone of her parents' friend, a fact that seems grafted on the story rather than playing an integral part. Too many bioethical issues are attempted in this novel, but the survival theme may keep readers involved.
Reviewer: Roger Sutton
(3)
YA
British fantasist Halam entertainingly revisits the same spooky waters wherein lies H. G. Wells's The Island of Doctor Moreau. When three teens find themselves castaways after surviving a plane crash, their relief at finding a settlement turns to horror when they discover the genetic reengineering Dr. Franklin has in mind for them. Despite some over-hasty plotting, this is a solid adventure story informed by ethical questions of current import.
Reviewer: Roger Sutton
3 reviews
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