A strong multi layered story from one of New Zealand's best writers. On one level it is an adventure action story of two teenagers, Hari, a downtrodden underclass boy, and Pearl a privileged girl from the ruling Company both with a developing talent of speaking to animals and humans through mind control. The two are thrown together in the midst of a bitter struggle, and find themselves on a quest to save mankind from a dreadful weapon.
On another level it is a story of man's inhumanity to man and his inability to learn from history. An exciting story that will be a hit with teenagers.
Published by Puffin
- Reviewed by Bob Docherty
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3 comments:
=O This book is soo cool! My friend recommended it to me. I ignored it at first, but then had a change of heart. The librarian also recommended it! Don't judge a book by its cover. Its not fancy but it has very awesome story. I love it! READ IT!xx
Thanks thetoailoa!
I read the book just last week, and loved it too. Did you know there's a sequel just out - called 'Gool'? It picks up the story 16 years on, and Pearl and Hari's children are the main characters.
I LOVED THIS BOOK TOO! you should of heard the way my librarian was going on about it...it was so funny.
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