Phoenix

Reviewed by: Mary Lehmer - Freeport Community Library, Freeport, Southern Maine Library District

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This book starts out with a 12 year old boy named Lucky burning a hole in his sheets but his body is unharmed. He is super freaked out but that's nothing compared to his mom's reactions- she tells him they have to leave the planet they are living on, Phoenix, immediately. No explanation, just they have to go now. The two grab a few supplies and leave but they are being chased and escaping might not be possible. Lucky is an interesting character with a power that is very mysterious. He has no idea of what is going on, and no one seems to know the answer. He does get a few clues, but there is still a lot of mystery as to what is going on with him until the last part of the book but readers might be able to guess as the story progresses. Several dark foreboding drawings are spread throughout the novel. A very good sci-fi novel with lots of action.

Overall Book Score: very good