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(1977) The Daedalus crew visit a colony planet which no outsider has contacted in 150 years, only to find the colony reduced to a fraction of its original size and the survivors badly nourished and cognitively impaired. The crew must find out what happened. It's a bit talky and in parts very dated, but its puzzle is neat and its pensive narrator makes it meatier than the average space romp. I'm enjoying the series and look forward to the next

I never thought I would find a children's book that used the magical realism style, but Medina pulls it off in this book! Probably best for stronger readers with good imaginations - the imagery of her language is enchanting.

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Yes, I judged this book and assumed I would hate it. I did not. This was our pick for earth day theme and I finished it on earth day

Entertaining and fast paced but also makes you think a bit about ethics and environmental issues. My full review is on the blog https://thereadersroom.org/2024/04/22/city-of-pearl-by-karen-traviss/

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Heartbreaking and warming and informative! Deeply valuable

A phenomenal book! I was totally captured by Tania James' storytelling. The book is about the adventures of a woodcarver/toymaker along with thoughtful characters like a French clockmaker, an Indian French lady, an Indian sepoy/agent and so on. The characters are so well thought that you can't help but empathize with them. #immigration #Taniajames #Loot #colonization #fiction