On a Clear Day

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Long Creek Center, South Portland., Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: December 8, 2014

Review

Unfortunately for all YA readers this is the final book written by Walter Dean Myers. This is not his best work but there are several positive things to be said about this near future adventure book. The characters are an assortment of teens brought together to use their talents to save the world from eight major companies who have taken over. Dahlia, a math whiz is the most likeable. Readers are in touch with her fears, regrets, and dreams.

There is a lot of internal discussion that provides some background but is a tad annoying. The concept however is frightening; currently in this country large companies are destroying or absorbing small business as they seek more profit and power. This futuristic story is not far from reality and may well be the perfect text for classroom discussion. librarians and teachers need to be advised of some language and violence which does support the storyline.

Overall Book Score: good