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McKissack, John
3 Reviews
(3)
YA
In this final book in this trilogy, the ragtag band of humans, clones, and cyborgs are concluding their fight against oppression both on the battlefield and in the courtroom. At the novel's core are discussions of what constitutes life and what it means to be human. With actions echoing the civil rights movement this thrilling adventure puts a futuristic spin on an age-old issue.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
(3)
YA
In this follow-up to The Clone Codes, teen "cyborg kid" Houston Ye and his allies, including "illegal" clone Leanna, revolt against their oppressive society. Social-reform-minded readers will be gratified to recognize that some of their actions echo the U.S. civil rights movement. Houston and Leanna continue to be compelling, sympathetic characters surrounded by action-packed events.
Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo
(4)
YA
In 2170, America has a new slave class: clones. Thirteen-year-old Leanna begins to question this order when her mother is arrested as part of a "terrorist" organization promoting clone rights. Obvious historical parallels are heavy-handed and sometimes supersede the logic of the authors' future world, but the action-filled plot and sympathetic characters make this parable readily accessible.
Reviewer: Claire E. Gross
3 reviews
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