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Jonell, Lynne

The Secret of Zoom

293 pp. | Holt | September, 2009 | Trade ISBN 978-0-8050-8856-4 $16.99
(3) 4-6 Ten-year-old Christina has been overprotected by her emotionally distant father since her mother's mysterious death. She now finds herself dragged into a sinister mining enterprise that exploits orphan labor to extract "zoom," a volatile and valuable fuel source. Science fiction, determination, loyalty, and a smattering of music blend together well in Jonell's story.
Reviewer: Bethany Templeton Klem

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