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The Search for WondLa #2
A Hero for WondLa
Eva Nine has finally found what she has always been looking for - other human beings. Having been rescued by Hailey, Eva couldn't be happier, and now Hailey is taking Eva and her friends to the human colony New Attica, where humans of all shapes and sizes live in apparent peace and harmony. But all is not as idyllic as it seems.
447 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 2012
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Tony DiTerlizzi
127 books2,205 followers#1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Tony DiTerlizzi, has been creating children’s books for twenty years. From fanciful picture books like The Broken Ornament and The Spider & The Fly (a Caldecott Honor book), to chapter books like Kenny and The Dragon and The Search for WondLa, DiTerlizzi imbues his stories with rich imagination. With Holly Black, he created the middle-grade series, The Spiderwick Chronicles, which has sold over 20 million copies, been adapted into a feature film, and translated in over thirty countries. He teamed up with Lucasfilm to retell the original Star Wars trilogy as a picture book and his collaboration with celebrated author Mo Willems created the bestseller The Story of Diva & Flea. The Norman Rockwell museum’s retrospective, “Never Abandon Imagination”, featured artwork from the beginning of DiTerlizzi’s career as a contributing artist for Dungeons & Dragons and broke attendance records. He has been featured in Time magazine, USA Today, CNN, PBS, NPR the BBC and The Today Show.
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June 9, 2023
I just love this series
July 19, 2012
This book is very philisophical for a children's book. Its very environmentally oriented, yet it was also an easy enough read for me to devour it in 2 days. No kidding! DiTerlizzi captures readers with his vivid imagination and gorgeous illustrations!
I think this is one of the first books I've read where a 12-year-old girl sounds, acts, gets angry, and thinks like a 12 year old. In so many other stories, the 12 year olds think like adults and perform superhuman actions. This book gives Eva a grand journey where you can feel the events change her. The best thing about this is her growth through listening. Many characters develop through actions. Eva grows by listening to other beings and her surroundings. Its a quiet, more passive development, but its just as strong as any other type of growth which occurs through events (fighting mythical creatures, battling evil wizards, being awakened, etc.).
I think another human dynamic explore is how one's expectations shape their outlook. Eight expected things from Nine. Eva Nine expected a home with other humans at New Attica. The discovery of the reality of these expectations is what brought a lot of plot twists.
Rovender is probably one of my favorite characters. He has the best lines, and he has a gentle grace about him.
In the book, I enjoyed more exploration of what happened to humanity while at the same time DiTerlizzi still leaves many questions (just like his last book). I liked how the epilogue ended. And the creatures and fauna of Orbona are enchanting! I really like this world and this series. I eagerly await book three!
I think this is one of the first books I've read where a 12-year-old girl sounds, acts, gets angry, and thinks like a 12 year old. In so many other stories, the 12 year olds think like adults and perform superhuman actions. This book gives Eva a grand journey where you can feel the events change her. The best thing about this is her growth through listening. Many characters develop through actions. Eva grows by listening to other beings and her surroundings. Its a quiet, more passive development, but its just as strong as any other type of growth which occurs through events (fighting mythical creatures, battling evil wizards, being awakened, etc.).
I think another human dynamic explore is how one's expectations shape their outlook. Eight expected things from Nine. Eva Nine expected a home with other humans at New Attica. The discovery of the reality of these expectations is what brought a lot of plot twists.
Rovender is probably one of my favorite characters. He has the best lines, and he has a gentle grace about him.
In the book, I enjoyed more exploration of what happened to humanity while at the same time DiTerlizzi still leaves many questions (just like his last book). I liked how the epilogue ended. And the creatures and fauna of Orbona are enchanting! I really like this world and this series. I eagerly await book three!
May 13, 2025
Another great installment in this series. This really deserves a lot more attention. Review to come.
November 24, 2018
I was skeptical about the book in the beginning. I really had no clue where it was going to go or what the book was going to be about after the first one, so it took me a little while to get in to it. But honestly this book is such a quick read. It captivates you and you find yourself reading over a 100 pages without even realizing, and not wanting to stop. The illustrations are amazing. Overall I really enjoyed this book, even more than I enjoyed the first one.
May 3, 2012
It is a rare thing when the second book wows me the way the first book did but I am happy to say that I am still madly in love with WondLa! Eva Nine and friends old and new have made their way on the ship Bijou to the human colony of New Attica with hopes that Eva will find her WondLa and feel at home. Not to spoil the story I will just say that all is not what she hoped for and Eva continues with guidance from the wise Rovender Kitt ,an alien who is all heart, to search for truth and justice in a world that doesn't always make sense. This wonderful blend of The Wizard of Oz meets Star Wars will have kids ripping through the book in one sitting just as they have with Harry Potter or The Lightning Thief. The big difference with WondLa is that there are life lessons between the pages- some of which are learning to fight for what and who you believe in, growing up is not easy and families have to deal with issues too. To help us along Tony Diterlizzi has included his glorious illustrations and symbols when activated by your webcam further illustrate the journey. Eva Nine grows a tremendous amount in this book making this the perfect family read. Strap on your omnipods and get ready for an exciting journey on an alien planet just mind the sand-swipers! This book will be out on May 8th, 2012
March 9, 2021
Ännu en gång visar författaren att han är av världsklass. En fantastisk fortsättning på WondLa historien som tar nya vägar och fler personskildringar och miljöer. Boken får ett vuxnare djup och har ett bra tempo.
Rekommenderar starkt denna serie för ung såsom gammal.
Rekommenderar starkt denna serie för ung såsom gammal.
December 16, 2021
⭐3,5/5⭐
Wtf los últimos 5 capítulos.
La primera parte la re subió, la segunda la bajó y en la tercera se recuperó.
Wtf los últimos 5 capítulos.
La primera parte la re subió, la segunda la bajó y en la tercera se recuperó.
November 29, 2012
I bought this book today (Thursday, 5/10/12) at Mr. DiTerlizzi's book signing at Books Inc. Sadly, I'm still grounded from reading until I finish school (my mom's punishments may seem odd at times, but she sure knows what ways to torture me). I keep staring woefully at the cover. Don't tell my mom, but I got in 5 chapters before she came home from my brother's rehearsal. She was not in a good mood from all that bay bridge traffic.
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Much more bay area traffic.
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After reading the first book and seeing how amazing it was and it's potential, I can't say I liked this one that much. It reminded me of why I don't read much science fiction; there's usually some 'other power' that really messes up a good story. I knew it was coming, but I really hoped it would be something like the force instead of an entity.
And with all the physical changes Eva 9 went through, I kept feeling more and more disconnected from her character. I perfectly understand that Mr. DiTerlizzi was trying to convey the inner changes that Eva went through, but as Rovee said in the previous book, "Honor yourself." The way that Eva transformed from who she was before to who she was now was so drastic I could hardly even make out that she was the same person. What I don't understand was why he had to do it. Yes, the main character should be changing throughout the story, but in this book I think Mr. DiTerlizzi may have lost sight of what needed to be confirmed throughout the book. Eva was looking for her WondLa, her home. And though she had found it with Muthr, Rovender Kitt, and Otto before (without thoughtfully realizing it), she kept trying to fit in with others and find her WondLa no matter what (because she never knew she had it). With this I found that Eva was too self conscious, too stubborn, and easy to manipulate that I couldn't believe in this story anymore.
I would have given this an even smaller score (I have truth, but lack in mercy) because of the negatives I saw in Eva 8 (maybe just a messed up family?) but Rovender and Hailey saved it (thank God they did, this might've been one star otherwise).
Rovender; because of a past conflict solved. Read the book.
Hailey; because of the way he changed. It wasn't his outside, or a steep inside, but a steady turnaround to his lovable side. A part of him that we weren't able to see in the beginning.
Well, read it, see if you like it.
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For some reason this book felt like it had a darker side. I hope those subtle hints I thought I saw weren't hinting at an illuminati story.... I pray not...
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Much more bay area traffic.
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After reading the first book and seeing how amazing it was and it's potential, I can't say I liked this one that much. It reminded me of why I don't read much science fiction; there's usually some 'other power' that really messes up a good story. I knew it was coming, but I really hoped it would be something like the force instead of an entity.
And with all the physical changes Eva 9 went through, I kept feeling more and more disconnected from her character. I perfectly understand that Mr. DiTerlizzi was trying to convey the inner changes that Eva went through, but as Rovee said in the previous book, "Honor yourself." The way that Eva transformed from who she was before to who she was now was so drastic I could hardly even make out that she was the same person. What I don't understand was why he had to do it. Yes, the main character should be changing throughout the story, but in this book I think Mr. DiTerlizzi may have lost sight of what needed to be confirmed throughout the book. Eva was looking for her WondLa, her home. And though she had found it with Muthr, Rovender Kitt, and Otto before (without thoughtfully realizing it), she kept trying to fit in with others and find her WondLa no matter what (because she never knew she had it). With this I found that Eva was too self conscious, too stubborn, and easy to manipulate that I couldn't believe in this story anymore.
I would have given this an even smaller score (I have truth, but lack in mercy) because of the negatives I saw in Eva 8 (maybe just a messed up family?) but Rovender and Hailey saved it (thank God they did, this might've been one star otherwise).
Rovender; because of a past conflict solved. Read the book.
Hailey; because of the way he changed. It wasn't his outside, or a steep inside, but a steady turnaround to his lovable side. A part of him that we weren't able to see in the beginning.
Well, read it, see if you like it.
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For some reason this book felt like it had a darker side. I hope those subtle hints I thought I saw weren't hinting at an illuminati story.... I pray not...
June 28, 2012
“A Hero for WondLa” picks up right where “The Search for WondLa” left off. If you haven’t read “Search…” (and if not, why not?) you will probably find this book a bit on the confusing side. The author makes a lot of references to characters, events and places from the first book but does not do much in the way of recapping. On the other hand, if you read and liked Book one of this eventual trilogy, you’re in for a treat in this imaginative continuation.
Eva, still accompanied by Rovee and the young human pilot Hailey (who showed up at the end of Book one), continues her search for other humans and it’s not a spoiler to tell you that she finds them. But the city of New Attica, the supposed utopia that Hailey leads her to, is not what it seems (are utopias ever what they seem in science fiction)? There she meets Cadmus Pryde, the man who invented the sanctuaries where Eva was raised. Eva soon learns that Cadmus has a hidden agenda, an agenda that if carried out will affect all of Eva’s alien companions. Eva also meets the Gens, three identical sisters, who also happen to be Cadmus’s daughters. DiTerlizzi seems to have had a lot of fun in creating these shallow and self-absorbed teen-age girls who try and teach Eva how to fit in to New Attican society. From their lingo to their imaginative clothing (complete with cat tail attachments) the three Gens are vividly portrayed and their section of the book is satirically funny. I was actually rather sorry that they didn’t make a longer appearance. A character that I was happy to see make a return appearance from the first book is Otto, the gentle water-bear that Eva can communicate with telepathically. As in "The Search for WondLa," Otto once again plays an important role in Eva’s quest.
DiTerlizzi has created a fully imagined future with an Earth that is unrecognizable from the Earth we currently inhabit. Littered with the remains of our great cities, it is now home to scores of alien creatures. He has also created a wonderful introduction to science fiction for young readers. To add to his feat, he’s created a sci-fi book that adult fans will enjoy as well. At the heart of the story, is a tale of a young person’s coming-of-age, a subject that readers, young and old will be able to relate to. It’s safe to say that Eva does more than just grow up in this book, but to tell you much more would ruin the surprise.
Like "The Search for WondLa," this volume is also filled with DiTerlizzi's amazing illustrations. They are truly stunning and help bring his fantastic adventure to life.
This is a great read, one that I had a hard time putting down. I can’t wait for Book three!
Eva, still accompanied by Rovee and the young human pilot Hailey (who showed up at the end of Book one), continues her search for other humans and it’s not a spoiler to tell you that she finds them. But the city of New Attica, the supposed utopia that Hailey leads her to, is not what it seems (are utopias ever what they seem in science fiction)? There she meets Cadmus Pryde, the man who invented the sanctuaries where Eva was raised. Eva soon learns that Cadmus has a hidden agenda, an agenda that if carried out will affect all of Eva’s alien companions. Eva also meets the Gens, three identical sisters, who also happen to be Cadmus’s daughters. DiTerlizzi seems to have had a lot of fun in creating these shallow and self-absorbed teen-age girls who try and teach Eva how to fit in to New Attican society. From their lingo to their imaginative clothing (complete with cat tail attachments) the three Gens are vividly portrayed and their section of the book is satirically funny. I was actually rather sorry that they didn’t make a longer appearance. A character that I was happy to see make a return appearance from the first book is Otto, the gentle water-bear that Eva can communicate with telepathically. As in "The Search for WondLa," Otto once again plays an important role in Eva’s quest.
DiTerlizzi has created a fully imagined future with an Earth that is unrecognizable from the Earth we currently inhabit. Littered with the remains of our great cities, it is now home to scores of alien creatures. He has also created a wonderful introduction to science fiction for young readers. To add to his feat, he’s created a sci-fi book that adult fans will enjoy as well. At the heart of the story, is a tale of a young person’s coming-of-age, a subject that readers, young and old will be able to relate to. It’s safe to say that Eva does more than just grow up in this book, but to tell you much more would ruin the surprise.
Like "The Search for WondLa," this volume is also filled with DiTerlizzi's amazing illustrations. They are truly stunning and help bring his fantastic adventure to life.
This is a great read, one that I had a hard time putting down. I can’t wait for Book three!
May 26, 2024
Absolutely captivating! I need more people to read this series because there's so much creativity put into it, from the world-building to the art itself. The story itself is not only engaging but thoughtful in its messaging. Can't wait to read the finale!
December 9, 2018
As much as Second Book Syndrome is definitely a common thing, one thing I value about second books is how they expand the world of the series, and A Hero for WondLa is no different.
I'm so into this world DiTerlizzi has created. I don't want to get spoilery, but it's interesting and unique; I love the premise of how the world came to be; I love the creatures; I love the interactions between the world and its denizens. Really, I don't think this series' plot is anything special and it's trajectory is certainly along a well-worn path. But even so, I'm more than content with a vaguely familiar storyline because it is set in such a fantastic world. For me, the quality of the setting and the characters completely eclipses the need for a radically unique plot.
And really, the quality of the setting and characters is high. DiTerlizzi evidently has a clear idea of this world. It's part of what I love about sci-fi; that DiTerlizzi could create this world, one that is unique and interesting, but also could be real. For that reason, I didn't love the slightly more fantastical twist later on in this instalment, but it's I'm not too bothered. As for the characters, I love them more and more. They're well-developed and very distinct. And I love the burgeoning father-daughter dynamic between Rovender and Eva.
Because the series is heavier on the setting and characters than the plot, it's made for greater depth than I had initially anticipated from this, a middle grade sci-fi series. A lot of characters have died/been injured/been lost. Like, a lot, for the second book in a middle grade series. But it's not shied away from or glossed over, and DiTerlizzi actually uses it really well to present the processes of death and grief to a younger audience. It's invaluable. And as much as I will always enjoy found family dynamics, I particularly appreciate it here given the target audience. I think it's important for kids to understand the differences between blood and family and love and through Rovender, DiTerlizzi frequently reiterates the idea of focusing on actions, not words.
So this may not be the most exciting series for an adult, plot-wise, but it is exciting for me to see such well-developed stories targeted at younger audiences. Often children's and middle grade books exploring these topics do so overtly, but there's a lot of power in subtlety, too. Between the development of the characters and world, and the emotional depth, A Hero for WondLa is a quality novel.
I'm so into this world DiTerlizzi has created. I don't want to get spoilery, but it's interesting and unique; I love the premise of how the world came to be; I love the creatures; I love the interactions between the world and its denizens. Really, I don't think this series' plot is anything special and it's trajectory is certainly along a well-worn path. But even so, I'm more than content with a vaguely familiar storyline because it is set in such a fantastic world. For me, the quality of the setting and the characters completely eclipses the need for a radically unique plot.
And really, the quality of the setting and characters is high. DiTerlizzi evidently has a clear idea of this world. It's part of what I love about sci-fi; that DiTerlizzi could create this world, one that is unique and interesting, but also could be real. For that reason, I didn't love the slightly more fantastical twist later on in this instalment, but it's I'm not too bothered. As for the characters, I love them more and more. They're well-developed and very distinct. And I love the burgeoning father-daughter dynamic between Rovender and Eva.
Because the series is heavier on the setting and characters than the plot, it's made for greater depth than I had initially anticipated from this, a middle grade sci-fi series. A lot of characters have died/been injured/been lost. Like, a lot, for the second book in a middle grade series. But it's not shied away from or glossed over, and DiTerlizzi actually uses it really well to present the processes of death and grief to a younger audience. It's invaluable. And as much as I will always enjoy found family dynamics, I particularly appreciate it here given the target audience. I think it's important for kids to understand the differences between blood and family and love and through Rovender, DiTerlizzi frequently reiterates the idea of focusing on actions, not words.
So this may not be the most exciting series for an adult, plot-wise, but it is exciting for me to see such well-developed stories targeted at younger audiences. Often children's and middle grade books exploring these topics do so overtly, but there's a lot of power in subtlety, too. Between the development of the characters and world, and the emotional depth, A Hero for WondLa is a quality novel.
March 14, 2014
Why I liked this book so much:
The world building. Despite the story taking entirely in place on Earth, it felt like a completely new world. In the first book of the series we learned there was a biological collapse on Earth which left few things alive. However the bacteria managed to survive, and these have evolved into huge forms which dominate the landscape. There are also a few human survivors, a human city, and several groups of aliens living on the planet.
Pictures. There are about 20 pictures in this novel. I'm a whore for books with pictures in them, such as Sanderson's Stormlight Archives.
Also, I found the main character quite likable, and her companions each had their own distinct and interesting personalities.
The plot also moves at a good clip, neither too fast nor too slow.
There's not really much more I look for in a book than those 4 things.
The world building. Despite the story taking entirely in place on Earth, it felt like a completely new world. In the first book of the series we learned there was a biological collapse on Earth which left few things alive. However the bacteria managed to survive, and these have evolved into huge forms which dominate the landscape. There are also a few human survivors, a human city, and several groups of aliens living on the planet.
Pictures. There are about 20 pictures in this novel. I'm a whore for books with pictures in them, such as Sanderson's Stormlight Archives.
Also, I found the main character quite likable, and her companions each had their own distinct and interesting personalities.
The plot also moves at a good clip, neither too fast nor too slow.
There's not really much more I look for in a book than those 4 things.
March 11, 2018
The reason behind the low rating is mostly that it took me almost 2 months to read it. If it takes me more than a month to read a book something about it must be bad. I just didn't get into it and I never wanted to sit down and read because I wasn't interested in what would happen. However, I believe that I would have enjoyed it more if I read it another time because I don't think I was in the right mood for this now.
I love many things about this, the illustrations, the universe and the "creatures". I just don't really like Eva as the protagonist. I'm annoyed by her being "different from everyone else" and such a "good person" all the time.
I love many things about this, the illustrations, the universe and the "creatures". I just don't really like Eva as the protagonist. I'm annoyed by her being "different from everyone else" and such a "good person" all the time.
August 13, 2023
Eva Nine is back in a brand-new adventure. When she and her friend Rovender is picked up by a human boy named Hailey Turner, she is taken to the human city of New Attica not knowing that there are dark secrets within that will endanger her friends. Can she trust this boy and discover these secrets before she can become mind-controlled? Read on and find out for yourself.
This was an awesome second installment of the Wondla trilogy and I look forward to finishing this trilogy later on this year. If you enjoy YA, sci-fi, Fantasy, and action-adventure stories, then be sure to check out this book and the rest of the Wondla trilogy at your local library and wherever books and eBooks are sold.
This was an awesome second installment of the Wondla trilogy and I look forward to finishing this trilogy later on this year. If you enjoy YA, sci-fi, Fantasy, and action-adventure stories, then be sure to check out this book and the rest of the Wondla trilogy at your local library and wherever books and eBooks are sold.
September 5, 2020
I think I would have liked this better if I didn’t listen to the audiobook. :( The narrator wasn’t very good...
Otherwise, a wonderful story. Can’t wait to finish the series.
Otherwise, a wonderful story. Can’t wait to finish the series.
June 24, 2012
I was SO excited to pick up this book! I had read the first of the series called The Search for WondLa last fall and was eagerly awaiting the sequel. And it did not disappoint! The book continues the story of Eva Nine, the young girl who grew up in Sanctuary 573 with her Muthr (Multi-Utility Task Help Robot 06). When Besteel destroyed their home and they had to survive above ground, Eva Nine was thrown into a world that she was not prepared for. All of the training and tasks that she performed in the sanctuary were for a world long gone. Now the world was full of strange and alien life forms, both animal and plant. At the end of Book One, Eva Nine lost her Muthr but has two loyal alien friends, Rovender and Otto, and they have taken her to a place where a ship will take her to a human city, her WondLa.
Book Two picks right up where Book One ends. Eva Nine is standing in the ruins of old New York City waiting for Hailey, the human boy, to finish repairing his ship so he can take her to New Attica, the human city. But when she gets there, life is not what she expects. Cadmus Pryde, has created a city that he controls ruthlessly. Everyone, even though they are human, act like robots with Cadmus telling them where to live, how to live and what to do. Eva Nine does find Eva Eight, her sister, who has been waiting for her but she also discovers that Cadmus does not want any aliens living in the city. So Eva Nine and Eight rescue Rovender and several other aliens that have been put in prison and escape New Attica.
She discovers that Cadmus wants to destroy all alien life forms and take control of all of Orbana. Eva Nine just wants to live in peace with her family and friends, regardless of species. As she and her band of motley refugees flee from Cadmus, Eva Nine realizes that she must fight for her dream and the chance for others to live in peace as well. And so at the end of the book, she joins forces with several other alien cities to fight Cadmus and his army.
I am a fan of fantasy but not necessarily science fiction but this series is the exception. The author has created a world where fantasy and technology have merged in wonderful and strange ways. What an imagination! The overall message of being careful with what technology gives you or controls you versus the love of family and friends is written in a way that kids can understand. For those kids who loved Star Wars and Star Trek, DiTerlizzi has written an adventure series they will also love.
Book Two picks right up where Book One ends. Eva Nine is standing in the ruins of old New York City waiting for Hailey, the human boy, to finish repairing his ship so he can take her to New Attica, the human city. But when she gets there, life is not what she expects. Cadmus Pryde, has created a city that he controls ruthlessly. Everyone, even though they are human, act like robots with Cadmus telling them where to live, how to live and what to do. Eva Nine does find Eva Eight, her sister, who has been waiting for her but she also discovers that Cadmus does not want any aliens living in the city. So Eva Nine and Eight rescue Rovender and several other aliens that have been put in prison and escape New Attica.
She discovers that Cadmus wants to destroy all alien life forms and take control of all of Orbana. Eva Nine just wants to live in peace with her family and friends, regardless of species. As she and her band of motley refugees flee from Cadmus, Eva Nine realizes that she must fight for her dream and the chance for others to live in peace as well. And so at the end of the book, she joins forces with several other alien cities to fight Cadmus and his army.
I am a fan of fantasy but not necessarily science fiction but this series is the exception. The author has created a world where fantasy and technology have merged in wonderful and strange ways. What an imagination! The overall message of being careful with what technology gives you or controls you versus the love of family and friends is written in a way that kids can understand. For those kids who loved Star Wars and Star Trek, DiTerlizzi has written an adventure series they will also love.
October 3, 2016
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Estaba esperando con mucho entusiasmo esta historia, pues el primer libro me dejó con demasiadas incógnitas, pero también con grandes mensajes y el disfrute de hermosas imágenes plasmadas en mi mente.
Admito que me decepcioné un poco porque la primera parte del libro me pareció demasiado común en comparación a lo que vimos en la primera entrega. Es decir, en aquel libro entramos a un mundo nuevo lleno de paisajes y seres nunca vistos, con sus propias cualidades e incluso, los más “humanoides”, gozaban de su propia historia y tradiciones.
Así que, entrar a un mundo donde existen humanos y donde todo está hecho exclusivamente a su medida, es como aterrizar en algo que conozco y que no me deslumbra como lo hizo el mundo nuevo al que llegó Eva.
Reitero que este libro no me pareció tan emocionante como el primero, pero brindó bastante información respecto a la historia principal y ofreció un punto importante para la historia de Eva, pues fue en la última parte del libro dónde se le dio más “color” a la historia y donde el personaje principal comenzó a crecer con base en lo que aprendió a lo largo del camino, tanto por sí misma como por sus amigos.
Si en el primer libro resaltó la amistad, el apoyo y la fuerza, en este libro queda claro que debes ser fiel y confiar en ti mismo, y la familia es tan significativa que se vuelte tu hogar y ese es un sitio el que atesorar y cuidar.
Disfruto mucho de esta historia, de las ilustraciones, de los personajes, de la forma en que se plasma el pensamiento humano, del mundo que el autor ha creado y, ahora que Eva a encontrado su propósito y que ha madurado sin perder su esencia, quiero ver cómo se desenvolverá en el ultimo libro.
Sin duda “El héroe de WondLa” fue un paso tranquilo pero importante e interesante en la trama de esta historia.
No sé cuánto tardaran en traer el último libro, ¡pero lo necesito ya!
Estaba esperando con mucho entusiasmo esta historia, pues el primer libro me dejó con demasiadas incógnitas, pero también con grandes mensajes y el disfrute de hermosas imágenes plasmadas en mi mente.
Admito que me decepcioné un poco porque la primera parte del libro me pareció demasiado común en comparación a lo que vimos en la primera entrega. Es decir, en aquel libro entramos a un mundo nuevo lleno de paisajes y seres nunca vistos, con sus propias cualidades e incluso, los más “humanoides”, gozaban de su propia historia y tradiciones.
Así que, entrar a un mundo donde existen humanos y donde todo está hecho exclusivamente a su medida, es como aterrizar en algo que conozco y que no me deslumbra como lo hizo el mundo nuevo al que llegó Eva.
Reitero que este libro no me pareció tan emocionante como el primero, pero brindó bastante información respecto a la historia principal y ofreció un punto importante para la historia de Eva, pues fue en la última parte del libro dónde se le dio más “color” a la historia y donde el personaje principal comenzó a crecer con base en lo que aprendió a lo largo del camino, tanto por sí misma como por sus amigos.
Si en el primer libro resaltó la amistad, el apoyo y la fuerza, en este libro queda claro que debes ser fiel y confiar en ti mismo, y la familia es tan significativa que se vuelte tu hogar y ese es un sitio el que atesorar y cuidar.
Disfruto mucho de esta historia, de las ilustraciones, de los personajes, de la forma en que se plasma el pensamiento humano, del mundo que el autor ha creado y, ahora que Eva a encontrado su propósito y que ha madurado sin perder su esencia, quiero ver cómo se desenvolverá en el ultimo libro.
Sin duda “El héroe de WondLa” fue un paso tranquilo pero importante e interesante en la trama de esta historia.
No sé cuánto tardaran en traer el último libro, ¡pero lo necesito ya!
February 23, 2013
I can think of no other way to describe this book (and the one that proceeds it The Search For WondLa) other than to call it fantastical science fiction. The story follows Eva Nine as she explores the world she emerges into from the Sanctuary where she has always lived. It is a world far different from what she was taught to expect, in ways both beautiful and terrifying. The characters are incredibly original, but never to the point of not being easy to relate to or lovable. Also, this book excels at creating a world that is both dark and light; the story blends the two masterfully and never loses that hopefulness that gives the book it's heart. Adding to the quality of the book, each chapter has a two page illustration by the books author Tony DiTerlizzi. For example, here is the first book's first chapter's image: http://contemplatrix.files.wordpress....
What really powers this story, though, is the character Eva Nine and her journey to discover just who she is and how she fits into this world she is discovering. For that is what Eva Nine wants more than anything: somewhere to belong.
I picked up this (the second book) after seeing that it was by one of the authors of the Spiderwick Chronicles and was recommeded by both Suzanne Collins and Rick Riordian. It was not until about 40 pages in that I realized that I was reading the second book, and by then, I had to get the first. Which I did, that day from the library. I devoured the first one over a day and a half, but took more time with the second one, because I found myself wanting to stop and think about it more. Now I just have to wait for the next one!
What really powers this story, though, is the character Eva Nine and her journey to discover just who she is and how she fits into this world she is discovering. For that is what Eva Nine wants more than anything: somewhere to belong.
I picked up this (the second book) after seeing that it was by one of the authors of the Spiderwick Chronicles and was recommeded by both Suzanne Collins and Rick Riordian. It was not until about 40 pages in that I realized that I was reading the second book, and by then, I had to get the first. Which I did, that day from the library. I devoured the first one over a day and a half, but took more time with the second one, because I found myself wanting to stop and think about it more. Now I just have to wait for the next one!
July 12, 2013
Warning: minor spoilers. I give away a small piece of the plot.
I had to put this book on a LOT of "shelves" here at Goodreads! It got 5 stars from me, I listened to it as an audiobook (it had a great reader!), it's sort of fantasy, sort of fiction, sort of middle-grades dystopia, and I'd definitely recommend this series to any and all middle schoolers!
A Hero for WondLa is the second book in the delightful WondLa series by Tony DiTerlizzi. It's a book for both genders; the main character and point of view is a young girl, Eva 9, but she has a close companion/guide/friend who is an adult male alien. In the first book, The Search for WondLa, we see Eva 9 come of age and leave her sanctuary (home) for the first time. In this book, Eva has grown and matured some, but is still very excited to experience new places and meet new people/creatures/aliens.
I love that this book takes all the great aspects of YA dystopian fiction and takes out all the hard violence and "darkness" and mushy romance to make it suitable for the younger set. But because it has some harder subjects, like Eva 9 still dealing with the loss of her mother, or finding out through trial and error who she trust, it could still appeal to teens or even older folks, like me.
I had to put this book on a LOT of "shelves" here at Goodreads! It got 5 stars from me, I listened to it as an audiobook (it had a great reader!), it's sort of fantasy, sort of fiction, sort of middle-grades dystopia, and I'd definitely recommend this series to any and all middle schoolers!
A Hero for WondLa is the second book in the delightful WondLa series by Tony DiTerlizzi. It's a book for both genders; the main character and point of view is a young girl, Eva 9, but she has a close companion/guide/friend who is an adult male alien. In the first book, The Search for WondLa, we see Eva 9 come of age and leave her sanctuary (home) for the first time. In this book, Eva has grown and matured some, but is still very excited to experience new places and meet new people/creatures/aliens.
I love that this book takes all the great aspects of YA dystopian fiction and takes out all the hard violence and "darkness" and mushy romance to make it suitable for the younger set. But because it has some harder subjects, like Eva 9 still dealing with the loss of her mother, or finding out through trial and error who she trust, it could still appeal to teens or even older folks, like me.
July 15, 2025
Although I enjoyed most of this book, I'm afraid that the final act lost me. For the most part I did really like it, and I thought it was a fun continuation to the last book. I think the characters are interesting and exciting, the setting is beautiful, the art is fantastic and vivid, and the story is filled with adventure. I had a lot of fun with the last book and it only took me two sittings to get through this one. In this book Eva Nine and Rovender get taken to the human city, New Attica, where Eva Nine is surrounded by humans for the first time in her life. It is there that she learns that there is more to New Attica, and Orbona as a whole, than she first realized. The story follows a relatively predictable path for the most part, and I didn't find myself majorly surprised by the anything that happened, but I still had a lot of fun. Orbona is a fascinating world, and there's so much life teeming within it that I loved reading about and seeing through the beautiful illustrations.
I really enjoyed getting to finally see New Attica, and I feel like we only just scratched the surface with it. Despite the fact that this book is about 450 pages, it goes by very fast due to the many page-sized illustrations and the large font. So even though the book is physically thick, it isn't that long. Once Eva actually got to New Attica, it only took me about two-ish hours of reading for us to get back out again! We changed settings so frequently and with such speed that we barely got to see New Attica at all! It sounds so interesting to explore, and I wanted to learn more about how the humans had managed to survive, but unfortunately we had to move on so fast. When you think about it, this book moves quite fast, not just from a reading perspective but also within the story itself. The first book only took place over a week or so, and this one only took place over a few days, with Eva never settling in one place for very long. The way it's written sort of makes it seem like Eva's growing over a period of time, but the truth is she had JUST been in her sanctuary, which is wild to think about.
The characters were pretty good for the most part; Eva Nine was great as always and I loved how we got to learn more about Rovender's background and his village in this book. Hailey was fine and I liked Vamps a lot. I also am really intrigued by Cadmus Pryde and Loroc so far and I want to learn more about them. I am bit confused about what Cadmus is doing, but he seems to be a very complex antagonist that I'm sure we'll get to learn more about in the next book. Loroc, on the other hand, seems quite terrifying. I'm not really sure what he's capable of, but just looking at what he's done and his character design, he makes me viscerally uncomfortable because of his chilling presence and his grotesque design. The only two characters who feel off to me are Huxley and Eva Eight. The only issue I have with Huxley is .
++Potential spoilers from here on out++
And then we have Eva Eight, who simply confuses me. This circles around to what I said at the beginning about the third act losing me. I liked having her at first, but her character growth and what ended up happening with her threw me off. She was quite stubborn and didn't seem to listen to Eva Nine at all even though she obviously had a much better grasp of their surroundings and world. The whole part at the end with the Vitae Virus at the end made absolutely no sense, and I was left flabbergasted. What happened with Eva Eight felt like a strange cop-out and it made absolutely no sense in regard to both the story and it felt like an unfulfilling ending for her as a character. It's never explained how that Vitae Virus entity was created in the first place, what happened to Eva Nine, how she got her abilities, and what they entailed. It felt like a vague way to give Eva some powers, and even though she has this big realization at the end about the way everything is connected, but the reader is never told what it is. I personally have a theory that the reason Eva can kind of "communicate" with the forest, even in the last book, was because she actually drank the water in the forest, and because she's of "both worlds" (man and alien), she sort of becomes both, like with Elphaba in Wicked. But maybe that's not it, who knows. It hasn't been explained.
In general there are a LOT of things that aren't explained, especially regarding the sanctuaries and the way that the humans were able to survive in the first place. The explanations we get are very vague, but it's treated with a finality that makes me doubt we're going to be getting any more information in the next book. So we have these sanctuaries, but it seems like it wasn't necessary in the end. Or maybe it was necessary and Cadmus Pryde as we see him is sort of a clone of who he was originally so he could "oversee" the next wave of humans after they initially went extinct. And if he's not, then that makes the sanctuaries pointless because they weren't needed in the end. Why are all the other sanctuaries empty? Was Eva Nine made later than she should have, hence why she's the first reboot in 100 years? Why haven't there been any other reboots in that time? Why was there 100 years betwen Eva Eight and Nine? Why did Muthr never tell Eva Nine about Eva Eight? Did Cadmus Pryde just abandon the sanctuaries and figured if any were still around he'd send someone out to find the humans when they were spit out at 16? And if it wasn't necessary to have the sanctuaries in the end, why keep them around and let them keep spitting out kids? And also, how were the sanctuaries ensured to have enough supplies for so many children without having to be restocked?
Questions, questions, questions. And no sense of explanation in sight. Perhaps this is one of those books where if you question things too deeply a lot of the details about the worldbuilding start to unravel, which is disappointing. I have been really enjoying the story and characters so far, and it would be a shame for it to unravel just because of the plethora of plot holes that are not even that important in the grand scheme of the story. I am hoping that the next book helps me at least understand some things better. But there's only one book left, and seeing as it's the same length as the other two, I don't see how it will be able to both bring a satisfying conclusion to the story on top of setting the human past straight.
I really enjoyed getting to finally see New Attica, and I feel like we only just scratched the surface with it. Despite the fact that this book is about 450 pages, it goes by very fast due to the many page-sized illustrations and the large font. So even though the book is physically thick, it isn't that long. Once Eva actually got to New Attica, it only took me about two-ish hours of reading for us to get back out again! We changed settings so frequently and with such speed that we barely got to see New Attica at all! It sounds so interesting to explore, and I wanted to learn more about how the humans had managed to survive, but unfortunately we had to move on so fast. When you think about it, this book moves quite fast, not just from a reading perspective but also within the story itself. The first book only took place over a week or so, and this one only took place over a few days, with Eva never settling in one place for very long. The way it's written sort of makes it seem like Eva's growing over a period of time, but the truth is she had JUST been in her sanctuary, which is wild to think about.
The characters were pretty good for the most part; Eva Nine was great as always and I loved how we got to learn more about Rovender's background and his village in this book. Hailey was fine and I liked Vamps a lot. I also am really intrigued by Cadmus Pryde and Loroc so far and I want to learn more about them. I am bit confused about what Cadmus is doing, but he seems to be a very complex antagonist that I'm sure we'll get to learn more about in the next book. Loroc, on the other hand, seems quite terrifying. I'm not really sure what he's capable of, but just looking at what he's done and his character design, he makes me viscerally uncomfortable because of his chilling presence and his grotesque design. The only two characters who feel off to me are Huxley and Eva Eight. The only issue I have with Huxley is .
++Potential spoilers from here on out++
And then we have Eva Eight, who simply confuses me. This circles around to what I said at the beginning about the third act losing me. I liked having her at first, but her character growth and what ended up happening with her threw me off. She was quite stubborn and didn't seem to listen to Eva Nine at all even though she obviously had a much better grasp of their surroundings and world. The whole part at the end with the Vitae Virus at the end made absolutely no sense, and I was left flabbergasted. What happened with Eva Eight felt like a strange cop-out and it made absolutely no sense in regard to both the story and it felt like an unfulfilling ending for her as a character. It's never explained how that Vitae Virus entity was created in the first place, what happened to Eva Nine, how she got her abilities, and what they entailed. It felt like a vague way to give Eva some powers, and even though she has this big realization at the end about the way everything is connected, but the reader is never told what it is. I personally have a theory that the reason Eva can kind of "communicate" with the forest, even in the last book, was because she actually drank the water in the forest, and because she's of "both worlds" (man and alien), she sort of becomes both, like with Elphaba in Wicked. But maybe that's not it, who knows. It hasn't been explained.
In general there are a LOT of things that aren't explained, especially regarding the sanctuaries and the way that the humans were able to survive in the first place. The explanations we get are very vague, but it's treated with a finality that makes me doubt we're going to be getting any more information in the next book. So we have these sanctuaries, but it seems like it wasn't necessary in the end. Or maybe it was necessary and Cadmus Pryde as we see him is sort of a clone of who he was originally so he could "oversee" the next wave of humans after they initially went extinct. And if he's not, then that makes the sanctuaries pointless because they weren't needed in the end. Why are all the other sanctuaries empty? Was Eva Nine made later than she should have, hence why she's the first reboot in 100 years? Why haven't there been any other reboots in that time? Why was there 100 years betwen Eva Eight and Nine? Why did Muthr never tell Eva Nine about Eva Eight? Did Cadmus Pryde just abandon the sanctuaries and figured if any were still around he'd send someone out to find the humans when they were spit out at 16? And if it wasn't necessary to have the sanctuaries in the end, why keep them around and let them keep spitting out kids? And also, how were the sanctuaries ensured to have enough supplies for so many children without having to be restocked?
Questions, questions, questions. And no sense of explanation in sight. Perhaps this is one of those books where if you question things too deeply a lot of the details about the worldbuilding start to unravel, which is disappointing. I have been really enjoying the story and characters so far, and it would be a shame for it to unravel just because of the plethora of plot holes that are not even that important in the grand scheme of the story. I am hoping that the next book helps me at least understand some things better. But there's only one book left, and seeing as it's the same length as the other two, I don't see how it will be able to both bring a satisfying conclusion to the story on top of setting the human past straight.
May 21, 2012
This second book brings all that was well done about the first and adds in more details and more depth to the characters.DiTerlizzi continues his wonderful world building and adds in a real sense of danger and menace to this book in the form of the humans Eva Nine finally meets.
Like all good world builders, DiTerlizzi has created a world filled with interesting creatures and cultures that seem to have ancient and complex histories behind them. And just when you being to think the story might be simple he adds in a twist of a layer of complexity. And yet there is a simplicity and beauty to the story that makes it a real joy to read.
For those who read the first book this is an obvious must read. If you haven't yet read WondLa I highly recommend it before starting the second book.
The only problem? Now the wait for the third book begins ...
Like all good world builders, DiTerlizzi has created a world filled with interesting creatures and cultures that seem to have ancient and complex histories behind them. And just when you being to think the story might be simple he adds in a twist of a layer of complexity. And yet there is a simplicity and beauty to the story that makes it a real joy to read.
For those who read the first book this is an obvious must read. If you haven't yet read WondLa I highly recommend it before starting the second book.
The only problem? Now the wait for the third book begins ...
December 8, 2013
>Originally read May 27 ~ June 2, 2012. 5*
>Re-read October 3, 2013 - December 8, 2013. 5*
In the end,
I really, really wish book 3 was out now! Having reread books 1 & 2 this year, I realized this is truly some of the best I have ever read. The artwork is amazing and really lends itself to the story. So please, please hurry up, Book 3!
>Re-read October 3, 2013 - December 8, 2013. 5*
In the end,
I really, really wish book 3 was out now! Having reread books 1 & 2 this year, I realized this is truly some of the best I have ever read. The artwork is amazing and really lends itself to the story. So please, please hurry up, Book 3!
October 19, 2012
What a great series. The problem with teen books is that the author often settles for a simplistic story that doesn't satisfy older readers. This is not the case with the Wondla series. The first book hooked me, and the second book extended the story in an ultra-cool way. The ideas are deep and interesting, and the writing and intermittent illustrations are really awesome. I like the series, but I am really sick of trilogies...especially when the next book ISN'T OUT YET. All of my students would love this one.
May 12, 2012
I don't know how he does it, but Tony manages to create an entirely new fairy tale. It's got elements of classic style, but fully set in the future and I cannot help but love it.
This is the second in the Wondla trilogy and it's just as woderful as the first book. Though darker, and a bit more fast paced, this book continues the story of Evan Nine very well. I cannot wait til the third book is released!!
This is the second in the Wondla trilogy and it's just as woderful as the first book. Though darker, and a bit more fast paced, this book continues the story of Evan Nine very well. I cannot wait til the third book is released!!
June 7, 2012
I love the world that Tony has created. there was never a dull moment for me while reading this.( I read it in one day).
January 3, 2013
This is another great book by Tony DiTerlizzi. His mix of adventure, art and life lessons make this a great story for children and adults alike.
January 11, 2013
There is so much that I love about this book, but the main thing is that I loved how it made me thing about how Earth could end up like Orbona.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 2, 2016
I just love this series.
August 21, 2014
5 von 5 Sternen
*Aufmachung/Qualität*
Die Covergestaltung und auch die Illustrationen im Buch sind wieder großartig. Mit keinen anderen Buch, dass ich kenne ist das auch nur ansatzweise zu vergleichen. Tony DiTerlizzi kann wunderbar fantasyreich und detailliert zeichnen und bringt einem somit seine Fantasywelt noch viel näher als andere Autoren dies können. Das Buch an sich ist beige mit matt blauer Schrift, was richtig edel aussieht. Zum Vorgängerband passt es von der Aufmachung her auch und so sehen beide Bänden nebeneinander schön im Regal aus.
*Meinung:*
Trotz der langen Wartezeit hatte ich noch sehr genau die Handlung aus Band 1 im Gedächtnis, was schon für den sehr interessanten und beeindruckenden Auftakt spricht. Ohne das Vorwissen aus Band 1 sollte man aber auf gar keinen Fall Band 2 lesen. Die Teile sind extrem abhängig voneinander und Band 2 schließt auch direkt an die Handlung aus Band 1 an. Wer jetzt daher aufhören sollte, dieser Rezi zu lesen, dem möchte ich nur noch auf dem Weg mitgeben, dass dieser Reihe grandios ist und ihr auf jeden Fall „Die Suche nach WondLa“ lesen solltet. Obwohl die Reihe für Kinder ab 10 Jahren empfohlen wird, ist diese Reihe eine All Age Reihe!
Die Grundidee ist zwar die selbe wie in Band 1, aber hier fängt sie an sich zu erweitern. Ein wenig ist es als ob man im ersten Band den Baumstamm kennengelernt hat, in diesem Band aber die gesamte Baumkrone erobert. Die Handlung wies bereits am Anfang wieder so viel Unerwartetes auf, dass es einen direkt gepackt hat. Immer wieder werden neue Dinge aufgedeckt und sehr geschickt weiterentwickelt. Für ein Kinderbuch ist es sehr komplex und viele unterschwellige Botschaften, werden Kinder gar nicht bewusst erfassen, aber Erwachsene werden Systemkritik und allgemeine moralische Wertvorstellung sehr bewusst miterleben, ohne das es gekünstelt oder belehrend wirkt. Das Ganze spielt in der Zukunft und ist utopische Natur. Man hat es hier mit Fantasywesen, Aliens... zu tun. Wer eine realistische Dystopie erwartet, liegt hier falsch. Auch wenn die Fantasywesen- und pflanzen und auch die 'Aliens' sehr kindgerecht dargestellt sind, wirken sie auf Erwachsene nicht kindisch. Fantasy sollte man aber schon mögen. Wer Teil eins gelesen hat, kennt bereits einige der außerirdischen Wesen, aber in diesem Band kommt der Aspekt der 'Menschenwelt' dazu. Ich möchte hier nicht zu viel verraten, da genau das alles die überraschenden Wendungen ausmacht. Aus Band eins weiß man, dass es zumindest einen anderen Menschen neben Eva Neun gibt. Was hier dann aber alles noch über Eva Neun und diesen anderen Menschen herauskommt, hätte ich im Leben nicht vorhergesehen und auch vieles andere nicht. Auch wenn das ganze utopisch ist, wird es schlüssig erklärt – sowohl für Kinder als auch für Erwachsene. Einen deutlich höheren Anteil als in Teil 1 haben aber die unterschwelligen Botschaften. Hier wird ein wenig philosophiert über das Thema Familie oder was man als Familie ansieht, über Macht, über Kontrolle, über Freiheit, über Natur und vor allem über Freundschaft. Aber alles wie schon gesagt ohne erhobenen Zeigefinger – alles wird richtig toll in die Story verpackt. Der Science Fiction Anteil ist ebenfalls kindgerecht aber kann auch Erwachsene begeistern. Auf Waffen, Raumschiffe und Hightech-Gimmicks wird genauso intensiv eingegangen wie auf die verschiedenen fantastischen Wesen. Die Fantasy und Science Fiction- Anteile sind sehr gut ausgewogen und gehen fließend in einander über. Es hat ein wenig StarWars Charakter.
Der Schreibstil ist packend und trotzdem einfach kindgerecht. Die Geschichte wird in der dritten Person und der Vergangenheit geschildert, was sehr gut zur Story passt. Man bleibt immer bei Eva Neun und erlebt daher nur die Sachen, die auch in ihrer Umgebung passieren. Das macht das ganze besonders spannend, da man genauso verwirrt ist und genauso im Dunkeln tappt wie sie.
Für ein Buch, dass ab 10 Jahren empfohlen wird, ist es unglaublich spannend. Die Handling ist sehr gut durchdacht und weist viele unvorhersehbare Wendungen auf. Es wird nie langweilig. Man weiß oft nicht, ob eine bestimmte Person nun gut oder böse oder etwas dazwischen ist und wie sie sich entscheiden wird. Aber auch die Ungewissheit über viel weitreichendere Dinge machen dieses Buch zu einen Pageturner. Es wird für Eva Neun und andere oft brenzlig und es werden einige schwerwiegende Entscheidungen getroffen. Außerdem sterben auch Personen/Wesen. Das ganze wird nicht zu oberflächlich dargestellt, aber auch nicht zu emotional. Für ein Kinder-und Jugendbuch ideal. Eva reagiert angemessen auf solche Situationen, aber es wird sich nicht zu lange bei diesen depressiven Szenen aufgehalten. Es gibt auch wieder jede Menge Action und Kämpfe und vor allem die Kämpfe mit den fantastischen Wesen gefielen mir gut. Hier wurde zum Beispiel unterschwellig eine Symbiose erklärt ohne das es lehrbuchhaft herüber kam. Aus diesem Buch können sowohl Kinder als auch Jugendliche und sogar Erwachsene viel herauslesen, wenn sie sich darauf einlassen. Trotz der vielen Spannung und Action ist das Buch an keiner Stelle gewaltverherrlichend oder zu brutal. Es werden immer auch die Auswirkungen dieses Verhaltens mit in die Story eingebaut.
Zu den Emotionen habe ich ja bereits etwas gesagt. Es wird hier nicht über anspruchsvolle Szenen hinweggegangen, sondern sie werden kindgerecht bearbeitet. Aber es wird immer noch so tief darauf eingegangen, dass es auf einen Erwachsenen nicht wie ein reines Kinderbuch wirkt. Für Kinder wird es aber nie zu überfordernd, da relativ zügig in der Handlung vorangeschritten wird.
Die Charaktere sind großartig und gut ausgearbeitet. Eva Neun hat man sowieso ins Herz geschlossen, aber sie wird in diesem Band deutlich erwachsener ohne gleich eine Superheldin zu werden. Mir gefällt es, dass sehr viele Entscheidungen und Erlebnis geschickt durch andere Figuren oder Eva selbst reflektiert werden. Das fällt mir als Sozialpädagogin vielleicht besonders auf, aber ich finde das wurde sehr geschickt umgesetzt. Das Buch hat dadurch einen hohen Lerngehalt, der allerdings unterschwellig vermittelt wird. Die Außerirdischen und fantastischen Wesen sind sehr individuell und einfallsreich. Hilfreich sind hier auch die Zeichnungen, die vom Autor selbst stammen. Allein durch die Beschreibung hätte ich mir viele Wesen niemals so vorstellen können. Wandi kennen wir bereits aus Band eins und er bleibt weiterhin Evas wichtigste Person in dem Buch und über ihn erfolgen auch viele Reflektionen und er agiert als Ratgeber, ohne Eva einen direkten Weg vorzugeben. Er lässt sie ihre eigenen Fehler und Erfahrungen machen.
Das Ende ist leider relativ offen und ich hoffe sehr, dass der nächste Band nicht wieder so lange auf sich warten lässt.
Grundidee 5/5
Schreibstil 5/5
Spannung 5/5
Emotionen 4/5
Charaktere 5/5
*Fazit:*
5 von 5 Sternen
Es tut mir leid, dass meine Rezi hier so umfangreich war, aber es gab einfach so viel zu diesem Buch zu sagen. Ich habe euch aber nirgends zu viel verraten und ihr solltet diese originelle Buchreihe unbedingt selbst lesen. Das Buch hat sowohl für Kinder, Jugendliche als auch Erwachsene viel zu bieten. Viele Dinge sind für Kinder ab 10 sicher nicht ganz so schlüssig und verständlich, aber sie werden diese Geschichte trotzdem genießen können. Erwachsene werden dagegen begeistert sein. Die Handlung trumpft mit Originalität, Spannung, überraschenden Wendungen und richtig tollen Fantasy und Science-Fiction Elementen auf.
Reihe:
Die Suche nach WondLa
Ein Held für WondLa
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*Aufmachung/Qualität*
Die Covergestaltung und auch die Illustrationen im Buch sind wieder großartig. Mit keinen anderen Buch, dass ich kenne ist das auch nur ansatzweise zu vergleichen. Tony DiTerlizzi kann wunderbar fantasyreich und detailliert zeichnen und bringt einem somit seine Fantasywelt noch viel näher als andere Autoren dies können. Das Buch an sich ist beige mit matt blauer Schrift, was richtig edel aussieht. Zum Vorgängerband passt es von der Aufmachung her auch und so sehen beide Bänden nebeneinander schön im Regal aus.
*Meinung:*
Trotz der langen Wartezeit hatte ich noch sehr genau die Handlung aus Band 1 im Gedächtnis, was schon für den sehr interessanten und beeindruckenden Auftakt spricht. Ohne das Vorwissen aus Band 1 sollte man aber auf gar keinen Fall Band 2 lesen. Die Teile sind extrem abhängig voneinander und Band 2 schließt auch direkt an die Handlung aus Band 1 an. Wer jetzt daher aufhören sollte, dieser Rezi zu lesen, dem möchte ich nur noch auf dem Weg mitgeben, dass dieser Reihe grandios ist und ihr auf jeden Fall „Die Suche nach WondLa“ lesen solltet. Obwohl die Reihe für Kinder ab 10 Jahren empfohlen wird, ist diese Reihe eine All Age Reihe!
Die Grundidee ist zwar die selbe wie in Band 1, aber hier fängt sie an sich zu erweitern. Ein wenig ist es als ob man im ersten Band den Baumstamm kennengelernt hat, in diesem Band aber die gesamte Baumkrone erobert. Die Handlung wies bereits am Anfang wieder so viel Unerwartetes auf, dass es einen direkt gepackt hat. Immer wieder werden neue Dinge aufgedeckt und sehr geschickt weiterentwickelt. Für ein Kinderbuch ist es sehr komplex und viele unterschwellige Botschaften, werden Kinder gar nicht bewusst erfassen, aber Erwachsene werden Systemkritik und allgemeine moralische Wertvorstellung sehr bewusst miterleben, ohne das es gekünstelt oder belehrend wirkt. Das Ganze spielt in der Zukunft und ist utopische Natur. Man hat es hier mit Fantasywesen, Aliens... zu tun. Wer eine realistische Dystopie erwartet, liegt hier falsch. Auch wenn die Fantasywesen- und pflanzen und auch die 'Aliens' sehr kindgerecht dargestellt sind, wirken sie auf Erwachsene nicht kindisch. Fantasy sollte man aber schon mögen. Wer Teil eins gelesen hat, kennt bereits einige der außerirdischen Wesen, aber in diesem Band kommt der Aspekt der 'Menschenwelt' dazu. Ich möchte hier nicht zu viel verraten, da genau das alles die überraschenden Wendungen ausmacht. Aus Band eins weiß man, dass es zumindest einen anderen Menschen neben Eva Neun gibt. Was hier dann aber alles noch über Eva Neun und diesen anderen Menschen herauskommt, hätte ich im Leben nicht vorhergesehen und auch vieles andere nicht. Auch wenn das ganze utopisch ist, wird es schlüssig erklärt – sowohl für Kinder als auch für Erwachsene. Einen deutlich höheren Anteil als in Teil 1 haben aber die unterschwelligen Botschaften. Hier wird ein wenig philosophiert über das Thema Familie oder was man als Familie ansieht, über Macht, über Kontrolle, über Freiheit, über Natur und vor allem über Freundschaft. Aber alles wie schon gesagt ohne erhobenen Zeigefinger – alles wird richtig toll in die Story verpackt. Der Science Fiction Anteil ist ebenfalls kindgerecht aber kann auch Erwachsene begeistern. Auf Waffen, Raumschiffe und Hightech-Gimmicks wird genauso intensiv eingegangen wie auf die verschiedenen fantastischen Wesen. Die Fantasy und Science Fiction- Anteile sind sehr gut ausgewogen und gehen fließend in einander über. Es hat ein wenig StarWars Charakter.
Der Schreibstil ist packend und trotzdem einfach kindgerecht. Die Geschichte wird in der dritten Person und der Vergangenheit geschildert, was sehr gut zur Story passt. Man bleibt immer bei Eva Neun und erlebt daher nur die Sachen, die auch in ihrer Umgebung passieren. Das macht das ganze besonders spannend, da man genauso verwirrt ist und genauso im Dunkeln tappt wie sie.
Für ein Buch, dass ab 10 Jahren empfohlen wird, ist es unglaublich spannend. Die Handling ist sehr gut durchdacht und weist viele unvorhersehbare Wendungen auf. Es wird nie langweilig. Man weiß oft nicht, ob eine bestimmte Person nun gut oder böse oder etwas dazwischen ist und wie sie sich entscheiden wird. Aber auch die Ungewissheit über viel weitreichendere Dinge machen dieses Buch zu einen Pageturner. Es wird für Eva Neun und andere oft brenzlig und es werden einige schwerwiegende Entscheidungen getroffen. Außerdem sterben auch Personen/Wesen. Das ganze wird nicht zu oberflächlich dargestellt, aber auch nicht zu emotional. Für ein Kinder-und Jugendbuch ideal. Eva reagiert angemessen auf solche Situationen, aber es wird sich nicht zu lange bei diesen depressiven Szenen aufgehalten. Es gibt auch wieder jede Menge Action und Kämpfe und vor allem die Kämpfe mit den fantastischen Wesen gefielen mir gut. Hier wurde zum Beispiel unterschwellig eine Symbiose erklärt ohne das es lehrbuchhaft herüber kam. Aus diesem Buch können sowohl Kinder als auch Jugendliche und sogar Erwachsene viel herauslesen, wenn sie sich darauf einlassen. Trotz der vielen Spannung und Action ist das Buch an keiner Stelle gewaltverherrlichend oder zu brutal. Es werden immer auch die Auswirkungen dieses Verhaltens mit in die Story eingebaut.
Zu den Emotionen habe ich ja bereits etwas gesagt. Es wird hier nicht über anspruchsvolle Szenen hinweggegangen, sondern sie werden kindgerecht bearbeitet. Aber es wird immer noch so tief darauf eingegangen, dass es auf einen Erwachsenen nicht wie ein reines Kinderbuch wirkt. Für Kinder wird es aber nie zu überfordernd, da relativ zügig in der Handlung vorangeschritten wird.
Die Charaktere sind großartig und gut ausgearbeitet. Eva Neun hat man sowieso ins Herz geschlossen, aber sie wird in diesem Band deutlich erwachsener ohne gleich eine Superheldin zu werden. Mir gefällt es, dass sehr viele Entscheidungen und Erlebnis geschickt durch andere Figuren oder Eva selbst reflektiert werden. Das fällt mir als Sozialpädagogin vielleicht besonders auf, aber ich finde das wurde sehr geschickt umgesetzt. Das Buch hat dadurch einen hohen Lerngehalt, der allerdings unterschwellig vermittelt wird. Die Außerirdischen und fantastischen Wesen sind sehr individuell und einfallsreich. Hilfreich sind hier auch die Zeichnungen, die vom Autor selbst stammen. Allein durch die Beschreibung hätte ich mir viele Wesen niemals so vorstellen können. Wandi kennen wir bereits aus Band eins und er bleibt weiterhin Evas wichtigste Person in dem Buch und über ihn erfolgen auch viele Reflektionen und er agiert als Ratgeber, ohne Eva einen direkten Weg vorzugeben. Er lässt sie ihre eigenen Fehler und Erfahrungen machen.
Das Ende ist leider relativ offen und ich hoffe sehr, dass der nächste Band nicht wieder so lange auf sich warten lässt.
Grundidee 5/5
Schreibstil 5/5
Spannung 5/5
Emotionen 4/5
Charaktere 5/5
*Fazit:*
5 von 5 Sternen
Es tut mir leid, dass meine Rezi hier so umfangreich war, aber es gab einfach so viel zu diesem Buch zu sagen. Ich habe euch aber nirgends zu viel verraten und ihr solltet diese originelle Buchreihe unbedingt selbst lesen. Das Buch hat sowohl für Kinder, Jugendliche als auch Erwachsene viel zu bieten. Viele Dinge sind für Kinder ab 10 sicher nicht ganz so schlüssig und verständlich, aber sie werden diese Geschichte trotzdem genießen können. Erwachsene werden dagegen begeistert sein. Die Handlung trumpft mit Originalität, Spannung, überraschenden Wendungen und richtig tollen Fantasy und Science-Fiction Elementen auf.
Reihe:
Die Suche nach WondLa
Ein Held für WondLa
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