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The Last Tree
Xym 1123 is a freak among Supras, a shameful anomaly among perfection.
Fitz is the last of its kind, the lone reminder of an extinct past.
Together, they will forge an uncanny friendship and unlock a centuries-old secret that will alter the course of their destinies and those around them - forever.=All Supras are programmed to be equal, but everybody on Alpha Base knows that Xym 1123 is a freak. And when Xym makes a mistake that stumps the Base’s impeccable efficiency, she is put on probation with a tedious extract the biodata from the last living specimen from planet Earth - a tree.But things take an unexpected turn when Xym discovers that the tree can actually speak. And when it discloses classified information about Earth’s past, Xym is caught in a dangerous quest that will send her to the edge of death row.Now Xym must solve the mystery of Earth’s last days and save the last tree from termination - if she can save herself first!
Fitz is the last of its kind, the lone reminder of an extinct past.
Together, they will forge an uncanny friendship and unlock a centuries-old secret that will alter the course of their destinies and those around them - forever.=All Supras are programmed to be equal, but everybody on Alpha Base knows that Xym 1123 is a freak. And when Xym makes a mistake that stumps the Base’s impeccable efficiency, she is put on probation with a tedious extract the biodata from the last living specimen from planet Earth - a tree.But things take an unexpected turn when Xym discovers that the tree can actually speak. And when it discloses classified information about Earth’s past, Xym is caught in a dangerous quest that will send her to the edge of death row.Now Xym must solve the mystery of Earth’s last days and save the last tree from termination - if she can save herself first!
361 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 3, 2023
About the author
Sophie Lipton
2 books5 followersA former language teacher with a background in Arts, Sophie is passionate about books, reading, and writing from an early age. A frequent non-fiction collaborator with newspapers, magazines, and blogs, Sophie is making her debut into the Children's Books realm with "Sarah and the House of Mysteries", and promises that more stories will follow.
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July 3, 2023
If the last story that you read about a sentient tree was "The Giving Tree", you're in for a treat.
"The Last Tree" is the story of a tree that miraculously survives Earth's extinction and is now studied by a race of humanoids, with the intention to replicate it in their new home planet. Xym is one of these humanoids, and s/he carries the stigma of a genetic flaw which, despite all her many accomplishments, makes her a pariah in the perfect world of the Base. How these two meet and end up on a high note of hope for the future is the story of this book.
Combining scientific facts (explained in detail in the end notes) with fantasy, "The Last Tree" threads through several subjects (truth, friendship, trust, the importance of being 'different') along with an underlying ecological message. While this mix may seem peculiar, the final result is surprisingly coherent and satisfying.
I loved that the progression of the characters is gradual and therefore believable, and unlike "The Giving Tree", Fitz is a tree with a lot of personality, carries much of the action, and is central to the story's conclusion. In fact, the message of "The Last tree" stays with you long after you finish reading it.
Intended for readers 13 and above, "The Last Tree" is a fantasy that will please teen readers interested in ecopunk and ecological subjects as much as science fiction.
"The Last Tree" is the story of a tree that miraculously survives Earth's extinction and is now studied by a race of humanoids, with the intention to replicate it in their new home planet. Xym is one of these humanoids, and s/he carries the stigma of a genetic flaw which, despite all her many accomplishments, makes her a pariah in the perfect world of the Base. How these two meet and end up on a high note of hope for the future is the story of this book.
Combining scientific facts (explained in detail in the end notes) with fantasy, "The Last Tree" threads through several subjects (truth, friendship, trust, the importance of being 'different') along with an underlying ecological message. While this mix may seem peculiar, the final result is surprisingly coherent and satisfying.
I loved that the progression of the characters is gradual and therefore believable, and unlike "The Giving Tree", Fitz is a tree with a lot of personality, carries much of the action, and is central to the story's conclusion. In fact, the message of "The Last tree" stays with you long after you finish reading it.
Intended for readers 13 and above, "The Last Tree" is a fantasy that will please teen readers interested in ecopunk and ecological subjects as much as science fiction.
August 21, 2023
Beautifully written and emotionally charged. It connects the reader to the story on every level. Wise, immersive and poetic. Highly recommended.
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