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Cyberia
From National Book Award nominee Chris Lynch, an action-and-humor-filled futuristic series about talking pets who are tired of being pets ... and the boy who must help them.
The It’s the future. Zane lives in a completely wired world, with completely wired parents. Technology has progressed so that every pet has a microchip in it that allows the pet to talk. Zane's happy about that. Until one day a strictly contraband wild animal -- a mole -- comes into his life. He smuggles it into his apartment -- and learns that the pets aren’t actually saying what the chip is translating. In fact, they aren’t happy that all animals have been domesticated. So they enlist Zane to help them fight back and ensure their freedom.
The It’s the future. Zane lives in a completely wired world, with completely wired parents. Technology has progressed so that every pet has a microchip in it that allows the pet to talk. Zane's happy about that. Until one day a strictly contraband wild animal -- a mole -- comes into his life. He smuggles it into his apartment -- and learns that the pets aren’t actually saying what the chip is translating. In fact, they aren’t happy that all animals have been domesticated. So they enlist Zane to help them fight back and ensure their freedom.
160 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
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Chris Lynch
61 books159 followersChris Lynch is the Printz Honor Award-winning author of several highly acclaimed young adult novels, including KILL SWITCH, ANGRY YOUNG MAN, and INEXCUSABLE, which was a National Book Award finalist and the recipient of six starred reviews. He is also the author of FREEWILL, GOLD DUST, ICEMAN, GYPSY DAVY, and SHADOWBOXER, all ALA Best Books for Young Adults; EXTREME ELVIN WHITECHURCH, and ALL THE OLD HAUNTS.
He holds an M.A. from the writing program at Emerson College. He mentors aspiring writers and continues to work on new literary projects. He lives in Boston and in Scotland.
He holds an M.A. from the writing program at Emerson College. He mentors aspiring writers and continues to work on new literary projects. He lives in Boston and in Scotland.
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January 3, 2009
Zane's world is completely plugged in--his room knows when he wakes up and emits breakfast smells to get him out of bed, his bathroom knows the temperature at which he likes his baths, and his parents communicate almost entirely through text messages. About the only unplugged thing in his world is his dog, Hugo--but that changes pretty quickly, too. Thanks to a new device his father gives him, Zane can now understand every word his dog (and every other animal he encounters) says. And most of what they're saying is that they want to be freed from their excessively-wired lives, and Zane is just the kid who's going to do that for him.
This technically falls under the heading of dystopian novels, but there's something really unconvincing about it. The talking-animals bit feels more Dr. Dolittle than The Giver, and while this had some light, fun moments, the story overall dragged. Cover art is as cartoony as the story, so while the text is written for maybe middle schoolers, the cover will most appeal to younger readers.
This technically falls under the heading of dystopian novels, but there's something really unconvincing about it. The talking-animals bit feels more Dr. Dolittle than The Giver, and while this had some light, fun moments, the story overall dragged. Cover art is as cartoony as the story, so while the text is written for maybe middle schoolers, the cover will most appeal to younger readers.
July 1, 2009
Have I mentioned before that I'm SUPERsensitive about animal cruelty?
I liked this book. I really did. It's about a kid who grows up in the near future, where people do everything inside and his whole room is made up of screens, including ones that monitor his health level (blood pressure, temperature, how soon he will need to go to the bathroom...), and ones featuring his parents. It is not clear (as of when I stopped) if he ever actually is physically in the presence of his parents.
In the midst of this sterile environment, he has a dog (which kinda surprised me - I expected it to be a robot dog or something). Anyway, he gets a new gadget from his dad which is like a blackberry which brings all his other gadgets together. And here's the twist. Somehow, this new gadget makes it possible for him to hear his dog SPEAK!
And we're off. The dog becomes the spokesdog for a conglomerate of animals who fear the terrors of a villainous vet.
It's a great start. Really. That's just the first few chapters. Unfortunately, when it comes to any kind of cruelty to animals, I'm a total wimp, and with one rough shake of a cute doggie's scruff, I couldn't go any further. I liked it. Maybe even a lot. And I would probably even booktalk it. But I've got a weak soul when it comes to this stuff.
I liked this book. I really did. It's about a kid who grows up in the near future, where people do everything inside and his whole room is made up of screens, including ones that monitor his health level (blood pressure, temperature, how soon he will need to go to the bathroom...), and ones featuring his parents. It is not clear (as of when I stopped) if he ever actually is physically in the presence of his parents.
In the midst of this sterile environment, he has a dog (which kinda surprised me - I expected it to be a robot dog or something). Anyway, he gets a new gadget from his dad which is like a blackberry which brings all his other gadgets together. And here's the twist. Somehow, this new gadget makes it possible for him to hear his dog SPEAK!
And we're off. The dog becomes the spokesdog for a conglomerate of animals who fear the terrors of a villainous vet.
It's a great start. Really. That's just the first few chapters. Unfortunately, when it comes to any kind of cruelty to animals, I'm a total wimp, and with one rough shake of a cute doggie's scruff, I couldn't go any further. I liked it. Maybe even a lot. And I would probably even booktalk it. But I've got a weak soul when it comes to this stuff.
February 14, 2012
Futuristic Dr. Doolittle.
Meet Max who lives in a world where people don’t go outside but have all their needs met through technology.
Well sort of.
Max has a bedroom that is so high tech he doesn’t see his parents in person but on the LCD screens on his walls. His room is completely computerized – the ceiling is a gigantic speaker – and hardwired to his leg. Literally. He has a computer chip implanted in his leg that reads all his vital signs. The computer can predict when he wants to eat, use the toilet, has low sugar, etc. Whenever Max’s vital signs change, his parents contact him by phone – even though dad works at home and has an office 3 doors down from his room. His parents are media celebrities who make bizarre decisions that no normal parent would make. I hope.
Dumb parents aside, the story has lots of action and tension. Max gets a gift from his Dad and discovers he can talk to animals. His dog, Hugo, alerts him to the fact that the Vet they go to is really an evil man who’s abusing animals by putting computer chips in them and controlling them. Max works with Hugo to uncover the plot of how he’ll take over the world.
The end is a setup for the next book. Fun read.
Meet Max who lives in a world where people don’t go outside but have all their needs met through technology.
Well sort of.
Max has a bedroom that is so high tech he doesn’t see his parents in person but on the LCD screens on his walls. His room is completely computerized – the ceiling is a gigantic speaker – and hardwired to his leg. Literally. He has a computer chip implanted in his leg that reads all his vital signs. The computer can predict when he wants to eat, use the toilet, has low sugar, etc. Whenever Max’s vital signs change, his parents contact him by phone – even though dad works at home and has an office 3 doors down from his room. His parents are media celebrities who make bizarre decisions that no normal parent would make. I hope.
Dumb parents aside, the story has lots of action and tension. Max gets a gift from his Dad and discovers he can talk to animals. His dog, Hugo, alerts him to the fact that the Vet they go to is really an evil man who’s abusing animals by putting computer chips in them and controlling them. Max works with Hugo to uncover the plot of how he’ll take over the world.
The end is a setup for the next book. Fun read.
March 15, 2011
"Animals don't belong to anyone," I say. . . .
He has enough breath to continue shouting at me. "What, like your dog? Like Hugo? He doesn't belong to you? He is free to come and go wherever and whenever he wants?"
"No, but that's not fair. Even I can't do that. When I leave my house's tracking system, my room even screams at me."
"That is love, Zane," Dr. Gristle calls out. "Don't you understand? That is concern, and concern is a sign of love. The fact that somebody thinks it is worthwhile to track and monitor and manage your every move is a beautiful and wonderful thing."
That may be what Dr. Gristle and Zane's parents think, but Zane's not so sure he agrees. And neither are the animals. On the cusp of the latest microchip technology, Zane has found himself chosen by the animals to be their human ally in their fight to gain freedom. Now he just has to decide if it's a duty he's willing to accept and capable of taking on.
He has enough breath to continue shouting at me. "What, like your dog? Like Hugo? He doesn't belong to you? He is free to come and go wherever and whenever he wants?"
"No, but that's not fair. Even I can't do that. When I leave my house's tracking system, my room even screams at me."
"That is love, Zane," Dr. Gristle calls out. "Don't you understand? That is concern, and concern is a sign of love. The fact that somebody thinks it is worthwhile to track and monitor and manage your every move is a beautiful and wonderful thing."
That may be what Dr. Gristle and Zane's parents think, but Zane's not so sure he agrees. And neither are the animals. On the cusp of the latest microchip technology, Zane has found himself chosen by the animals to be their human ally in their fight to gain freedom. Now he just has to decide if it's a duty he's willing to accept and capable of taking on.
June 19, 2012
This is the first in a series of so far three science fiction books about a boy who lives in a completely wired and controlled world. His ability to communicate with animals makes him realize that he lives in a cage as much as they do. Can they help each other to break free? Considering that science fiction is not one of my favorite genres, I really liked this.
November 19, 2024
Who hasn’t wanted to communicate with animals, to talk with their pets, or understands the various chitters of the furry things all around us? In this book, we see the main character, Zane, get that opportunity unintentionally, opening a whole can of worms in relation to the technology behind such an interesting ability.
February 24, 2018
I am creating underlying meaning for this to be better.
September 25, 2018
a good book for all kids who like tech and adventure
December 20, 2012
Reading this book was viewing the story with cone-vision.
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[RM: 11.24.2012]
Okay, so with the story.
And, I'm telling the story. Review! "Tanga ka, Schen. Book review nga, d'ba?!"
OK. So...
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[RM: 11.24.2012]
I bought this book yeaarrrss aggoooo. Years ago. IDK, third/fourth grade. And read it last Mar 2012. Anyway, Zane. Enaz. Hugo.
Reading this book was, actually, viewing the story in cone-vision. I thought of Zane's house as a big one, but with — wide?! — closed and narrow-spaced hallways! But I think of every room that Zane wan't allowed to be in, was big — as big as a Chinese gymnasium.
Okay, so with the story.
"I'm sick of being watched." (Z)
I think I could super-relate to Zane, except that... I read it @ 13 y/o, and I don't know my perception now, even though I'm only a year older.
So, Zane's father... So, Hugo had many things in mind, he didn't know. There goes there friendship: closer and closer and closer. And closer.
And, I'm telling the story. Review! "Tanga ka, Schen. Book review nga, d'ba?!"
OK. So...
The story is good. I love the relationship between Z and H. The part where... Their fights and 'affection' (What?!), but mostly their fights are what I related to. Like a friend-to-friend fight. I love their quarrels, seriously. Until, ...
I wish to buy the second in the series.
Looking forward to it.
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"..vaya con Dios." (H)
May 25, 2015
Have you ever started a book, not expecting much from it because of the title and cover-but then, when you read it, it surprises you by how good it is? I got that experience from Cyberia. I was expecting a light-hearted comedy from the colorful, video game-style cover. But the book turned out to be a moderately serious dsytopian society in the same vein as The Hunger Games and Fahrenheit 451. Sure, it's much less violent and serious, but it still contains the same themes of government conspiracy and the government using technology to take over. Cyberia has hidden depths and I highly recommend you give it a chance.
Plot Synopsis: Zane has lived in a wired, electronic world for his whole life. Technology controls every facet of his life, from what he eats to where he goes. But soon, Zane's structured life is shattered when he uncovers a shocking secret: The animals of his world don't want to be controlled; they want freedom. Zane decides to help the animals in their quest of rebellion, but soon finds it to be more challenging than he imagined. Will Zane succeed in freeing the animals-or will the government stop him from completing his goal?
The writing was surprisingly good and the plot was very original. It really speaks volumes now in a world that's incredibly dependent on technology in order to live life. The story moves at a smooth pace without feeling rushed. The character development was the best part. Zane changed from naive child blindly living a controlled existence to a brave, bold character willing to risk everything to do the right thing in a way that feels natural and not forced. And the main animals that help Zane also have distinct personalities, especially his dog Hugo, who acts as his main guide. The villain, Dr. Gristle, is also nicely written and is a good blend of pure evil and hopelessly delusional.
Overall, Cyberbia was a much deeper book than I thought it would be. It had great characters, great action, an original premise, and is a great start to the book series. I recommend this to anyone.
Pros: The character development, the action sequences, the original plot, and the character development of Zane, the animals, and Dr. Gristle.
Cons: Nothing.
Plot Synopsis: Zane has lived in a wired, electronic world for his whole life. Technology controls every facet of his life, from what he eats to where he goes. But soon, Zane's structured life is shattered when he uncovers a shocking secret: The animals of his world don't want to be controlled; they want freedom. Zane decides to help the animals in their quest of rebellion, but soon finds it to be more challenging than he imagined. Will Zane succeed in freeing the animals-or will the government stop him from completing his goal?
The writing was surprisingly good and the plot was very original. It really speaks volumes now in a world that's incredibly dependent on technology in order to live life. The story moves at a smooth pace without feeling rushed. The character development was the best part. Zane changed from naive child blindly living a controlled existence to a brave, bold character willing to risk everything to do the right thing in a way that feels natural and not forced. And the main animals that help Zane also have distinct personalities, especially his dog Hugo, who acts as his main guide. The villain, Dr. Gristle, is also nicely written and is a good blend of pure evil and hopelessly delusional.
Overall, Cyberbia was a much deeper book than I thought it would be. It had great characters, great action, an original premise, and is a great start to the book series. I recommend this to anyone.
Pros: The character development, the action sequences, the original plot, and the character development of Zane, the animals, and Dr. Gristle.
Cons: Nothing.
January 23, 2011
Zane is living in a completely futuristic world where everything is planned and wired. You have your morning start when you wake up and your room literally wakes up around you. It tells you everything you need to know from your heart beat and blood pressure to the next time your bladder will need emptying. You have the aromas of your breakfast scented to your room, beckoning you to your breakfast. Your schedule is laid out for you by technology in a completely perfect way. You know where you’re supposed to be, where you’re supposed to be there, precisely what time you need to leave to be there at the exactly right moment. What you should wear, why, how it’ll look—everything that’s anything is recorded, reported, and digitized in one way or another. You don’t ever have to see your family face to face, why bother? With the new world you can chat, text, email, call, video, check one another’s stats in the room, know their heart rate and vitamin levels along with every other vital sign. What could go wrong?
Then Zane stumbles across something insane. The new technology he’s given by his overly popular parents that are completely in the wire shows him that animals are smart enough to communicate and even plot! His own dog lets him in on it announcing there is no way in any world they want to be wired like these humans and they most definitely hate all the wires, chips, and commands. In short, their through and they want out now.
This is a really fun book that explores the possibilities of the futures technology and what a young kid and his pet dog can do to save the animal kingdom (or at least the animals in their town) from becoming robots and completely controlled by humans. This is definitely a good book and presents an idea worth thinking about.
Then Zane stumbles across something insane. The new technology he’s given by his overly popular parents that are completely in the wire shows him that animals are smart enough to communicate and even plot! His own dog lets him in on it announcing there is no way in any world they want to be wired like these humans and they most definitely hate all the wires, chips, and commands. In short, their through and they want out now.
This is a really fun book that explores the possibilities of the futures technology and what a young kid and his pet dog can do to save the animal kingdom (or at least the animals in their town) from becoming robots and completely controlled by humans. This is definitely a good book and presents an idea worth thinking about.
November 16, 2012
Reviewed by Kira M for TeensReadToo.com
Zane lives in the future where everything is networked and microchipped, computers are responsible for telling you when you need to go to the bathroom, telling you what you're temperature is, adjusting your food so you're not gassy, and performing other such daily functions. His parents are wired, too, but he never gets to see them unless he has an appointment.
When Zane receives a gizzard chip that synchronizes all of his information feeds, he starts picking up on extra information. With only his dog, Hugo, for companionship, Zane is excited to be able to understand his dog's speech. Hugo, however, starts telling Zane about how Dr. Gristle, the vet who put the dog's microchip in, has been performing twisted techno-experiments on animals in hopes of harnessing their abilities for government use - and that Zane is the only one who can rescue them.
With technology that can be tapped in to and watch your every move, will Zane manage to rescue the animals?
A great, fast-paced adventure for technology junkies. The characters are well-developed, and the story is unique and gripping. Readers who like science fiction, adventure, and action will like reading CYBERIA.
Zane lives in the future where everything is networked and microchipped, computers are responsible for telling you when you need to go to the bathroom, telling you what you're temperature is, adjusting your food so you're not gassy, and performing other such daily functions. His parents are wired, too, but he never gets to see them unless he has an appointment.
When Zane receives a gizzard chip that synchronizes all of his information feeds, he starts picking up on extra information. With only his dog, Hugo, for companionship, Zane is excited to be able to understand his dog's speech. Hugo, however, starts telling Zane about how Dr. Gristle, the vet who put the dog's microchip in, has been performing twisted techno-experiments on animals in hopes of harnessing their abilities for government use - and that Zane is the only one who can rescue them.
With technology that can be tapped in to and watch your every move, will Zane manage to rescue the animals?
A great, fast-paced adventure for technology junkies. The characters are well-developed, and the story is unique and gripping. Readers who like science fiction, adventure, and action will like reading CYBERIA.
September 7, 2023
Zane never sees his busy, famous parents, but they know all about what he's doing because his room spies on him. It takes his temperature, tracks his movements, and tells him when he needs to go to the bathroom. This is what the future is like. No one goes outside, because inside is nicer. Zane isn't all that crazy about his lifestyle, but it is made better by Hugo, his dog. When Zane's father drops off the latest gizmo to track Zane, it enables him to hear animals speak. When Hugo lets Zane know that their vet, Dr. Gristle, is behind a plan to microchip and enslave as many animals as possible, the two set out to free the animals and overthrow Gristle's evil plans.
Yes, this strained credulity at times, but it was enormous fun. There were lots of read-out-loud funny moments (Hugo: He even tastes like a jerk. Evil jerk flavor.), fast-paced action, and an underlying important message-- when do our personal identities become subsumed by machinery? Zane is a reluctant but capable hero, and Hugo is now my second favorite literary pet (the first being Gloria from No Flying in the House.) Add a healthy dose of technology and a perfect length (160 pages), and this is a must-buy for elementary and middle school libraries.
Yes, this strained credulity at times, but it was enormous fun. There were lots of read-out-loud funny moments (Hugo: He even tastes like a jerk. Evil jerk flavor.), fast-paced action, and an underlying important message-- when do our personal identities become subsumed by machinery? Zane is a reluctant but capable hero, and Hugo is now my second favorite literary pet (the first being Gloria from No Flying in the House.) Add a healthy dose of technology and a perfect length (160 pages), and this is a must-buy for elementary and middle school libraries.
December 8, 2009
Zane is wired. His dog is wired. He lives in a luxurious wired world, where his room knows his temperature, his blood pressure, and prepares his bath at just the perfect temperature every day. His food is prepared perfectly to keep him healthy, and he can watch his mom and dad on two separate TV screens on the wall of his room whenever they want to talk to him. With his life so totally controlled, how could he ever get in trouble?
A gift from his dad -- a new tech communication gadget -- has an unexpected benefit -- it allows Zane to talk with his dog; and not just his own dog, but he can talk to lots of dogs, and many other animals, too. In fact, every animal that has been microchipped -- as a pet or for laboratory use -- can communicate with Zane.
Soon, with the encouragement of his dog Hugo, Zane sets off on a quest to save the animals from the evil Dr. Gristle, and in the process discovers the amazing world of an unwired woods.
A lively, funny, not-so-impossible sci-fi adventure for kids aged 8-12.
A gift from his dad -- a new tech communication gadget -- has an unexpected benefit -- it allows Zane to talk with his dog; and not just his own dog, but he can talk to lots of dogs, and many other animals, too. In fact, every animal that has been microchipped -- as a pet or for laboratory use -- can communicate with Zane.
Soon, with the encouragement of his dog Hugo, Zane sets off on a quest to save the animals from the evil Dr. Gristle, and in the process discovers the amazing world of an unwired woods.
A lively, funny, not-so-impossible sci-fi adventure for kids aged 8-12.
December 20, 2015
This is a story that makes you think how much technology is too much technology. It is about a young boy Zane who lives in a very tech world. Everything is wired even his dog. His room is outfitted with technology you can only imagine. The walls can tell him his temperature, when he has to go to the bathroom, it even picks up when his mood changes. Then one day his dad got him a new device and Zane is surprised that he can understand his dog. The only problem is that the device is a lie. It only lets the owner hear what he or she wants to hear. In order to find out what is really going on Zane would have to do encounter a world he has never encountered before - Nature. This is a fun sci-fiction book that would take any 3rd or 4th grader on a very wired journey. This book has great voice as the protagonist tells his story about living in a very tech world. This book can be used as part of a technology text set. It can also be used in an English class as a resource for a debate on how much technology is too much technology. Grade level 3 - 4 reading level: 4.6
October 26, 2009
In a time when technology is expanding exponentially, Chris Lynch’s Cyberia hits home the “what if” ideas we all wonder about technology, where it is going, and how will it affect the human race. In Zane’s world, electronic surveillance is everywhere and interfacing replaces love and connection. A new device to enhance Zane’s world inadvertently allows his to communicate with his pet dog, Hugo and all animals. What could they possibly say?
Corruption remains in this futuristic world and animal abuse is at front and center, but no one is watching, except Zane and an army of animals ready to fight for their freedom. What can one child who has never had to think for himself and an army of abused and worn down animals do to make society notice and where is Cyberia? This science-fiction adventure may not be so far in the future. Read Cyberia by Chris Lynch.
Can't wait for the sequel!
Corruption remains in this futuristic world and animal abuse is at front and center, but no one is watching, except Zane and an army of animals ready to fight for their freedom. What can one child who has never had to think for himself and an army of abused and worn down animals do to make society notice and where is Cyberia? This science-fiction adventure may not be so far in the future. Read Cyberia by Chris Lynch.
Can't wait for the sequel!
June 21, 2009
No offense to the author, whom I think would be a great person to have a cupa with, but there are SO many big reaching ideas in this book. It's a little 1984, Animal Farm and Disney's Lady and the Tramp. My kids...9, 7...just wouldn't pay attention for the read aloud. I liked the concept...a too-plugged in world watching you. And I LOVED the idea of animals communicating...there are also some overarching animal rights concepts here which I found thought provoking. But...eh. Though language isn't the only indicator of a good work...Hemmingway certainly isn't considered to be a user of big words...I felt this book needed a boost. Either it's a kid's book for kids or it's an adult book. This is neither.
December 31, 2009
Zane lives some time in the future where technology rules the world and people rarely go outside. He spends most of his time in his room where his room ‘wakes up’ when he does and sends smells of breakfast through Scent-o-com. His room moderates his temperature and his weight. His one true friend is his dog Hugo. Zane gets a new gadget and all of a sudden he can hear and communicate with Hugo and all other animals. As he realizes this is quite strange, the animals fill him in on the evil Dr. Gristle, the local veterinarian. Together Zane, Hugo and some new animal friends try to save the animals and stop Dr. Gristle. This was a fun science-fiction read and I can’t wait to read the second in the series, Monkey See, Monkey Don’t.
February 2, 2010
This book takes place in the furture and Zane is hooked up to his room. When he wakes up his room starts talking to him and soon the smell of breakfast fills the room. His parents have surrounded him with the newest gadgets because he is a lonely child and they want him to be more social. So he get a new gadget that allows him to talk to his father whenever he wants, but he soon finds out that he can also talk to animal. The animals expect him to answer all of their problems now that he can understand them. There also is this mad genius doctor that works on animals to "improve" them but they really, really hate him, because he is putting all of these devices into them. Wouldn't you be mad two. This is a really good book, I hope you read it and like it to.
June 26, 2015
The premise is interesting in that Zane is a part of a wired world. Upon getting the latest wired tech, he discovers that he is able to talk to animals. However, it is only the animals that have been chipped. There is some humor, some dramatic moments, but overall, the story skips around lightly. I would have liked more depth. This is categorized as Young Adult, but could easily be fine for an advanced juvie reader.
January 2, 2012
A quick read. Lots of short sentences, felt kind of choppy. Set in the near future- Zane has had a computer chip implanted that allows him to communicate with animals who also have the chip. The creator of this chip- a scarey vet- wants to make all animals our slaves. Zane helps the animals with chips escape. Would appeal best to an animal lover who also enjoyed science fiction.
November 19, 2014
I read this for my elementary aged son and thought it way too advanced a topic for him because of the detail the author put in about it. The language the main character uses is much more appropriate for older kids, too. This is much closer to Hunger Games than something appropriate for a third grader.
November 17, 2008
It has such a promising premise and Chris Lynch can write quite well -- but when it comes to plotting a science fiction, he is heavy-handed, didactic, and often clumsy. And this is a first in a series, too!
December 21, 2010
This is part of a series I was not familiar with until this book. Young people will enjoy the quirky humor and play on words while getting a message of the consequences of tampering with nature and the evil nature of some humans.
January 6, 2012
What a fun book! A baddie invents a device to enable animal/human conversation, but it only works for Zane, which he keeps a secret. The baddie wants to control all animals via an embedded computer chip and Zane must prove, whether he likes it or not, that he can be an animal's best friend!
January 14, 2012
This book isn't really good. When I read the first 3 pages, I almost fell asleep. Nothing against the author, I've read many other of his books, and they're really good, but this book can be improved in MANY ways.
January 19, 2013
The very first book that made me interested in reading. Although it's a little sad that the other books never arrived at where I am. I tried looking everywhere even in the main city but alas I didn't find any. My only option is to buy it online which I currently can't
March 7, 2016
THis started off with a bang, and I really wanted to like it. However, the plot, about a nefarious near-future plot to control animals at the will of an evil vet quickly grew too convoluted and tiresome. Too bad.
July 14, 2008
Review forthcoming in Library Media Connection...but I didn't care for it much. My conclusion: "Dystopia lite for Webkinz fans."
March 11, 2009
nature-lover bk, and its gonna be a series, so you dont know whether the ending will be happy or not!!!
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