North, Pearl. Libyrinth.
Plot Summary: Haly is a Libyrarian and is in charge of of protecting the ancient books housed in the Libyrinth. She has a secret: books speak to her. The Eradicants hate the written word and force Haly out of her home. As a prisoner she learns more about her enemies and realize they aren't as evil as she once thought. It is up to her to forge peace between the Librarians and the Eradicants before it is too late.
Critical Evaluation: This was a very interesting look into what our world could come to with the advancement of technology and move away from books. It is a compelling story, and keeps the reader engaged the whole time. She includes quotes from books that give extra meaning to both the original quotes and to what is happening in the story.
Reader's Annotation: Haly can hear books. Imprisoned for her abilities, she is faced with the responsibility of reconciling two warring factions, the Libryrarians and the Eradicants.
Author Bio: Not much is available about Pearl North, except that it is a pseudonym. However, Anne Harris lives just outside Detroit, MI and is the author of several fantasy and sci-fi novels for adults.
Genre: Science Fiction
Curriculum Ties: None.
Booktalking Ideas: Talk about how the world could end up as a place without books and have them imagine what that would be like.
Reading Level/Interest Age: 11 and up
Challenges: None.
Reason for including: I found the imagined future where books are rare to be not as science fiction as it may seem. It seemed like it would be thought provoking and would appeal to tweens.
Critical Evaluation: This was a very interesting look into what our world could come to with the advancement of technology and move away from books. It is a compelling story, and keeps the reader engaged the whole time. She includes quotes from books that give extra meaning to both the original quotes and to what is happening in the story.
Reader's Annotation: Haly can hear books. Imprisoned for her abilities, she is faced with the responsibility of reconciling two warring factions, the Libryrarians and the Eradicants.
Author Bio: Not much is available about Pearl North, except that it is a pseudonym. However, Anne Harris lives just outside Detroit, MI and is the author of several fantasy and sci-fi novels for adults.
Genre: Science Fiction
Curriculum Ties: None.
Booktalking Ideas: Talk about how the world could end up as a place without books and have them imagine what that would be like.
Reading Level/Interest Age: 11 and up
Challenges: None.
Reason for including: I found the imagined future where books are rare to be not as science fiction as it may seem. It seemed like it would be thought provoking and would appeal to tweens.
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