Author: Allen Steele
Original Publication Date: 2012
Date I First Read: 2013
Basic Category: YA/Teen Fiction and Science Fiction
Basic Summary: Jamie Barlowe has lived on Earth since being born on the moon during the early building of the colony. His mother was killed. His father brought him back to Earth, but because he was born in a different state of gravity, his bones don't support him. Jamie lives in a "moblile", but feels really free in water . . . and loves swimming. His father is involved in some scientific community . . . and all of their lives are in danger when the president dies and there is a coup d'etat. Jamie, his sister, and several other kids, are sent to the moon colony. For the first time, Jamie is "normal" and can walk! He decides to become a Ranger . . . which is very excited about.
What I Remember About the Book: Jamie loves that he is able to walk while living on the moon.
What I Took Away From the Book: I found that I do like some science fiction. This is quite accessible without being too science-fiction-y! The families living on the moon, and the descriptions of their homes and how they live, were believable and made me want to read more. The action was just enough without being too violent (which I appreciated.)
Rating (1-5 stars): 5
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