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Dr. Franklin's Island
Semi, Miranda, and Arnie are part of a group of 50 British Young Conservationists on their way to a wildlife conservation station deep in the rain forests of Ecuador. After a terrifying mid-air disaster and subsequent crash, these three are the sole survivors, stranded together on a deserted tropical island. Or so they think. Semi, Miranda, and Arnie stumble into the hands of Dr. Franklin, a mad scientist who’s been waiting for them, eager to use them as specimens for his experiments in genetic engineering.
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272 pages, Mass Market Paperback
First published June 21, 2001
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Ann Halam
38 books35 followersAnn Halam is a pseudonym of Gwyneth Jones.
As well as being a children’s author, Ann Halam writes adult science fiction and fantasy books as the popular and prizewinning author Gwyneth Jones. Her most recent titles for Wendy Lamb Books are Dr. Franklin’s Island, Taylor Five, and Siberia. She lives in Brighton, England.
As well as being a children’s author, Ann Halam writes adult science fiction and fantasy books as the popular and prizewinning author Gwyneth Jones. Her most recent titles for Wendy Lamb Books are Dr. Franklin’s Island, Taylor Five, and Siberia. She lives in Brighton, England.
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July 1, 2011
I read this book a long time ago, and recently picked it up again at the library because I remembered it was a great science fiction read and I was looking for something in that genre to satisfy the craving I’ve been having for that sort of book. Dr. Franklin’s Island was just as great as the first time around, reeling me in and dragging me along for the ride.
Of course, the book also freaked me out, in major ways. It took basically everything I fear (being trapped with no escape, having no one know that I’m alive) and throw it at me in literary form. It even succeeded in making me feel claustrophobic, just be reading it. While this is certainly a good thing, and I applaud the author for having the ability to do this, it certainly made for some interesting dreams the last few days. And definitely amounted to a whole lot of paranoia.
Personal fears aside, the novel was amazing. Focusing both on physical and psychological chances, while I have no idea if the events portrayed could actually happen (probably not, but I’ll leave the possibility open), the book made me think. And as I’ve said before, any work that can make me do that is automatically fantastic in my opinion. It explored the relationships between friends separated by horrific barriers, how at times inhumane activity and science can be mixed, and what it takes to remain truly human, among countless other things.
Filled with sinister villains and experiments, heartbreaking moments and pulse-pounding action scenes, Dr. Franklin’s Island is a great science fiction novel that I highly recommend, even to those who don’t usually read this genre. I don’t, and I ended up loving it. I give it 5/5 stars.
Of course, the book also freaked me out, in major ways. It took basically everything I fear (being trapped with no escape, having no one know that I’m alive) and throw it at me in literary form. It even succeeded in making me feel claustrophobic, just be reading it. While this is certainly a good thing, and I applaud the author for having the ability to do this, it certainly made for some interesting dreams the last few days. And definitely amounted to a whole lot of paranoia.
Personal fears aside, the novel was amazing. Focusing both on physical and psychological chances, while I have no idea if the events portrayed could actually happen (probably not, but I’ll leave the possibility open), the book made me think. And as I’ve said before, any work that can make me do that is automatically fantastic in my opinion. It explored the relationships between friends separated by horrific barriers, how at times inhumane activity and science can be mixed, and what it takes to remain truly human, among countless other things.
Filled with sinister villains and experiments, heartbreaking moments and pulse-pounding action scenes, Dr. Franklin’s Island is a great science fiction novel that I highly recommend, even to those who don’t usually read this genre. I don’t, and I ended up loving it. I give it 5/5 stars.
May 24, 2011
This book was pretty good. It was definitely a great idea, but the writing kind of ruined it for me. I really liked the idea, and concept that children were captured and genetically modified to become transgenics, and I thought that the concept of getting lost on an island was good for the idea. Now, I found the original concept to be close to the short story The Most Dangerous Game . Otherwise, the actual idea of humans with DNA is similar to the Maximum Ride series by James Patterson.
To be honest, I didn't like how the book was written. The author told it from the viewpoint of Semi (yes, that is the main characters name) and she was supposed to have won a trip to South America due to her outstanding skills in science, and she was also, supposedly, shy. Now, maybe it was just me, but in her head, she did not sound smart. She talked a lot about how shy she was, and maybe mentioned her love for science a few times... but I mostly just heard her whining about being shy. To me, she sounded more like a 3rd grader, instead of a brainiac high schooler. Also, how many times are they going to try and escape but fail? I mean, the story would've been good with a few, but after what felt like the first 5 times of the same thing happening it started to get repetitive.
Overall, this book was good, though I don't think I'll reread it. Like I said, it was a really good concept, just not played out how I would want it to.
To be honest, I didn't like how the book was written. The author told it from the viewpoint of Semi (yes, that is the main characters name) and she was supposed to have won a trip to South America due to her outstanding skills in science, and she was also, supposedly, shy. Now, maybe it was just me, but in her head, she did not sound smart. She talked a lot about how shy she was, and maybe mentioned her love for science a few times... but I mostly just heard her whining about being shy. To me, she sounded more like a 3rd grader, instead of a brainiac high schooler. Also, how many times are they going to try and escape but fail? I mean, the story would've been good with a few, but after what felt like the first 5 times of the same thing happening it started to get repetitive.
Overall, this book was good, though I don't think I'll reread it. Like I said, it was a really good concept, just not played out how I would want it to.
February 28, 2020
I remember seeing this book advertised a LOT in the back of other books. It was fun to finally actually read it!
And it was interesting enough. I did enjoy the portrayal of the very different teenagers and how they dealt with everything surrounding them. I think I'd have been into a book that showed more of what happened next.
Owned book 5/5 for the month
And it was interesting enough. I did enjoy the portrayal of the very different teenagers and how they dealt with everything surrounding them. I think I'd have been into a book that showed more of what happened next.
Owned book 5/5 for the month
March 30, 2011
(Side note - My first official review on Goodreads!)
I picked this up at a used bookstore, not thinking it would be any good, but it was cheap and I needed something quick and easy to read.
Well, I was right on two out of three. It was definitely a quick read - if I had the time, I could have read the whole thing in one sitting. It was easy. It was also very good.
The book is told from the Semirah's point of view. She, as well as 49 others, win a contest to be part of the British Young Conservationists who are working in Ecuador. On the way there, their plane crashes, and Semirah, Miranda, and Arnie are the only three survivors on a deserted island. After some time though, they find out they're not as alone as they thought.
Dr. Franklin is a scientist involved in the works of transgenics. He's coming up with a way to create animals mixed with humans. Think about it - a human, who can change into a bird. He kidnaps Semi and Miranda and makes them his first human guinea pigs, turning Miranda into the previously mentioned bird, and Semi into a manta ray.
This book was surprisingly well-written and interesting. I honestly read until late at night, fell asleep reading it, and then continued it the next morning once I woke up. I'd highly recommend it.
I picked this up at a used bookstore, not thinking it would be any good, but it was cheap and I needed something quick and easy to read.
Well, I was right on two out of three. It was definitely a quick read - if I had the time, I could have read the whole thing in one sitting. It was easy. It was also very good.
The book is told from the Semirah's point of view. She, as well as 49 others, win a contest to be part of the British Young Conservationists who are working in Ecuador. On the way there, their plane crashes, and Semirah, Miranda, and Arnie are the only three survivors on a deserted island. After some time though, they find out they're not as alone as they thought.
Dr. Franklin is a scientist involved in the works of transgenics. He's coming up with a way to create animals mixed with humans. Think about it - a human, who can change into a bird. He kidnaps Semi and Miranda and makes them his first human guinea pigs, turning Miranda into the previously mentioned bird, and Semi into a manta ray.
This book was surprisingly well-written and interesting. I honestly read until late at night, fell asleep reading it, and then continued it the next morning once I woke up. I'd highly recommend it.
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June 10, 2012
While Ann Halam's YA novel offers an imaginative and horrific story for young readers, I personally found the book to be somewhat bland. Halam offers an interesting set-up for her characters, three young teens who, after surviving a plane crash, find themselves stranded on a deserted island with a mad scientist, but it is her characters that are the cause of the book's main issues. The book's three young teens come across as quite dull and while their situation is sympathetic, there is nothing that makes them particularly interesting, especially the protagonist Semi, who has little personality. To accompany the characterization problems is the novel's dialog, which is often wooden and unconvincing. Younger readers may be able to overlook these problems and focus and enjoy the terrifying scenario Halam has set up, but older readers may become easily bored.
October 27, 2017
First thing I thought of when I heard about this book was The Island of Dr. Moreau. Note by the author at the end said it was inspired by The Island of Dr. Moreau. Called it!
Anyway, started off like it was going to be super horror style, but it takes down significantly. The writing style is a little different, almost as if the main character is recounting the story to the reader. Some people are bothered by it in other reviews, it seemed fine to me.
Anyway, I thought it would be creepier than it would be, and I guess I was let down by that, but the story was somewhat interesting.
Anyway, started off like it was going to be super horror style, but it takes down significantly. The writing style is a little different, almost as if the main character is recounting the story to the reader. Some people are bothered by it in other reviews, it seemed fine to me.
Anyway, I thought it would be creepier than it would be, and I guess I was let down by that, but the story was somewhat interesting.
March 13, 2020
Better than I thought it would be; not just for teens, no YA tropes like love-triangles or underage partying or whatever. I would absolutely have loved it when I was 15 or even older. (Not younger; I was still enjoying tween lit). Maybe 3.5 worth of recommendation, but rounded up because I really liked the friendship between Miranda and Semirah and how they helped each other cope with all the different challenges.
(recommended by Crystal's friend Zane in RPL book club)
(recommended by Crystal's friend Zane in RPL book club)
April 2, 2014
In the beginning of the book it was good. I had difficulty putting it down. But after a while it just started to drag. Nothing happened! And it wasn't like one of those books that were amazing, but when u think about it, what really happened? No. It was boring she kept dragging on about all of her problems, FOR PAGES AND PAGES she did this. A bit too much description for my taste.
April 19, 2015
I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It was very fast paced and the concept (transgenics) is intriguing. There were a few parts that were a little too convenient and unrealistic. To me, this always happens in sci fi books.
February 27, 2023
I'm pretty sure I checked this book out at the school library in the era that my mom would tsk if I brought home The Clique, which is what my classmates were into. I don't think I was necessarily upset about this because 1) I sensed my interest in The Clique was manufactured more by its popularity than its content and 2) I loved this.
Would I give this book five stars today? Dunno. Haven't read it since. But I'm giving it five stars because I know for sure that I was obsessed with it back then, it's the first scifi I read, and definitely one of the first Really Weird Books I read. And I've continued to enjoy scifi and RWBs.
I'm putting it on my list next to the Uglies series to revisit sometime.
Would I give this book five stars today? Dunno. Haven't read it since. But I'm giving it five stars because I know for sure that I was obsessed with it back then, it's the first scifi I read, and definitely one of the first Really Weird Books I read. And I've continued to enjoy scifi and RWBs.
I'm putting it on my list next to the Uglies series to revisit sometime.
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February 21, 2023I have not read this book in what feels like a CENTURY but it was among my favorite assigned readings in junior high and has stuck with me for so many years! I’ve typed into Google “book about becoming a bird or fish???” countless times and finally came across the title again. Maybe I’ll reread it eventually to find out it wasn’t as amazing as it was impressionable, or maybe I’ll love it the same. Til then it’ll stay unrated 👍🏼
March 7, 2018
I bought this book in the 5th grade and remembered loving it, but forgot all that happened. Reading it again, I remember why it was a cherished favorite. The best aspect I think is the friendship that gradually developed between Miranda and Semi. Many times, I teared up at its manifestation. My only beef is that the author switches to present tense a couple times, seemingly by mistake.
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August 23, 2024this book ruined fish in a birdcage for me
July 5, 2022
By Ruby MacDonald
Age 13
“Just because I’m 13 doesn’t mean this isn’t going to be a bad review!”
Dr. Franklin’s island written by Ann Halam, is an intriguing story that makes you want to read more. The book is about three among fifty young conservationists on their way to the rain forests in Ecuador by plane. After the plane crashes the three teens (Semi, Miranda and Arnie) are only survivors left. Beached, together on a isolated tropical island. One day they fall into hands of Dr. Franklin the sinister scientist who has been waiting for them be volunteers in his crazy genetic engineering experiments. Overall I really liked this book , It was very intrigued and captured my attention from beginning to end.
Miranda is the character that I admired the most. She showed courage in the face of adversity and resilience. When she was feeling sad she put on a brave face. She would constantly reassure the others that “Everything is going to be ok.” Miranda was the one to hold to group together. She did all she could to insure they would survive. She found water, food and she initiated the building of a shelter. Miranda found herself in a situation she would have never expected to be in. Miranda has a cool head under pressure. She responded well in all the difficult situations her, Semi and Arnie were suck in. If there was a problem Miranda would try to fix it. She is extremely determined to make people happy. I think the author wanted to make Miranda sound like a leader: Brave and responsible. Miranda never lost hope that’s why admired Miranda as a character. By far Miranda was my favourite character.
Semi, Miranda and Arnie were containly trying to escape from Dr. Franklin’s grasp. Every time they made an attempted to get away, Dr. Franklin would catch them every single time. “Dr. Franklin was smiling. He wasn’t angry with us for trying to escape. We couldn’t make him angry. We were experimental animals.”I think, this was the worst part of the book. I found it annoying how they aimed to get away but they never made it. There were plenty interesting and thought provoking parts in the text like when Semi and Miranda are forced to take part in Dr. Franklin's crazy experiment to turn them into animals and when they are fighting with Dr. Franklin and his men at the end of the book. But I just think that if Ann Halam didn’t make the teenagers attempt and fail to escape so many times “Dr. Franklin’s island” would have been much more enjoyable.
The main theme of the text was genetic engineering. I found this a disgusting topic. Some scientists think it’s good to make new or improved organisms but it can also end in bad side effects such as allergic reactions or it could cause one organism to dominate and wipe out others which could cause imbalance in the ecosystem. I think is it not worth trying to improved living creatures there’s such a huge risk of it going wrong. Do humans think they are smarter than many years of evolution? Dr. Franklin obviously does. “I’m am going to make you into superhumans!” He says. Dr. Franklin was holding the castaways against their will to do what he thinks is an exciting experiment. But was he actually making them better or just different? This topic leaves the reader distress of the thought what humans could create if they had the power too.
Overall, Dr. Franklin’s island was a interesting and captivating story. It had cleverly developed characters, or though not every character is likeable, their very different and unique personalities made them more exciting and the story more dramatic. I think the Author wanted to cause the reader think about how unethical and dangerous genetic engineering can be in the hands of a mad man. I personally think that in real life society the altering genetics cans take away a life forms rights. The best part of the book is when Semi, Miranda and Arnie finally escaped Dr. Franklin’s island. Dr Franklin’s island is a great book.
Age 13
“Just because I’m 13 doesn’t mean this isn’t going to be a bad review!”
Dr. Franklin’s island written by Ann Halam, is an intriguing story that makes you want to read more. The book is about three among fifty young conservationists on their way to the rain forests in Ecuador by plane. After the plane crashes the three teens (Semi, Miranda and Arnie) are only survivors left. Beached, together on a isolated tropical island. One day they fall into hands of Dr. Franklin the sinister scientist who has been waiting for them be volunteers in his crazy genetic engineering experiments. Overall I really liked this book , It was very intrigued and captured my attention from beginning to end.
Miranda is the character that I admired the most. She showed courage in the face of adversity and resilience. When she was feeling sad she put on a brave face. She would constantly reassure the others that “Everything is going to be ok.” Miranda was the one to hold to group together. She did all she could to insure they would survive. She found water, food and she initiated the building of a shelter. Miranda found herself in a situation she would have never expected to be in. Miranda has a cool head under pressure. She responded well in all the difficult situations her, Semi and Arnie were suck in. If there was a problem Miranda would try to fix it. She is extremely determined to make people happy. I think the author wanted to make Miranda sound like a leader: Brave and responsible. Miranda never lost hope that’s why admired Miranda as a character. By far Miranda was my favourite character.
Semi, Miranda and Arnie were containly trying to escape from Dr. Franklin’s grasp. Every time they made an attempted to get away, Dr. Franklin would catch them every single time. “Dr. Franklin was smiling. He wasn’t angry with us for trying to escape. We couldn’t make him angry. We were experimental animals.”I think, this was the worst part of the book. I found it annoying how they aimed to get away but they never made it. There were plenty interesting and thought provoking parts in the text like when Semi and Miranda are forced to take part in Dr. Franklin's crazy experiment to turn them into animals and when they are fighting with Dr. Franklin and his men at the end of the book. But I just think that if Ann Halam didn’t make the teenagers attempt and fail to escape so many times “Dr. Franklin’s island” would have been much more enjoyable.
The main theme of the text was genetic engineering. I found this a disgusting topic. Some scientists think it’s good to make new or improved organisms but it can also end in bad side effects such as allergic reactions or it could cause one organism to dominate and wipe out others which could cause imbalance in the ecosystem. I think is it not worth trying to improved living creatures there’s such a huge risk of it going wrong. Do humans think they are smarter than many years of evolution? Dr. Franklin obviously does. “I’m am going to make you into superhumans!” He says. Dr. Franklin was holding the castaways against their will to do what he thinks is an exciting experiment. But was he actually making them better or just different? This topic leaves the reader distress of the thought what humans could create if they had the power too.
Overall, Dr. Franklin’s island was a interesting and captivating story. It had cleverly developed characters, or though not every character is likeable, their very different and unique personalities made them more exciting and the story more dramatic. I think the Author wanted to cause the reader think about how unethical and dangerous genetic engineering can be in the hands of a mad man. I personally think that in real life society the altering genetics cans take away a life forms rights. The best part of the book is when Semi, Miranda and Arnie finally escaped Dr. Franklin’s island. Dr Franklin’s island is a great book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 2, 2012
Dr. Franklins Island was a very strange book. I didn’t really like or care for this book at all. I wouldn’t really recommend this book to anyone unless they are love science fiction books. At the beginning of the story a group of teenagers plane crashed in an ocean surrounding a small tropical island on their way to a wildlife conservation center in the rainforests of Ecuador. Only three teens survive the crash. The three are left to fend for themselves on the island and they make an astonishing discovery.
Arnie, Miranda, and Semi, the three teens that survived the plane crash, explored the island when they first arrived but didn’t find anything unusual or surprising. Not too long after the three got settled on the island, Arnie disappears. Semi and Miranda leave their campsite in search of Arnie only to stumble upon something they wish they never had, Dr. Franklin’s laboratory. Dr. Franklin holds Semi and Miranda captive there and shortly begins to experiment on them. His experiments make Semi and Miranda become animals, one a bird and one a stingray. When their transformation is complete, Semi and Miranda are able to communicate with each other using a chip that was placed in their brain by Dr. Franklin before the experiment began. Before long, Semi and Miranda team up with Dr. Skinner, Dr. Franklin’s assistant. Dr. Skinner helped the two of them with their escape and with turning them back to humans. Miranda and Semi return home to their parents, who are glad to see them and know that they are alive.
In conclusion, I personally did not like this book at all due to the fact that it is an extreme science fiction book. People who like science fiction books or books similar to that genre might like this story.
Arnie, Miranda, and Semi, the three teens that survived the plane crash, explored the island when they first arrived but didn’t find anything unusual or surprising. Not too long after the three got settled on the island, Arnie disappears. Semi and Miranda leave their campsite in search of Arnie only to stumble upon something they wish they never had, Dr. Franklin’s laboratory. Dr. Franklin holds Semi and Miranda captive there and shortly begins to experiment on them. His experiments make Semi and Miranda become animals, one a bird and one a stingray. When their transformation is complete, Semi and Miranda are able to communicate with each other using a chip that was placed in their brain by Dr. Franklin before the experiment began. Before long, Semi and Miranda team up with Dr. Skinner, Dr. Franklin’s assistant. Dr. Skinner helped the two of them with their escape and with turning them back to humans. Miranda and Semi return home to their parents, who are glad to see them and know that they are alive.
In conclusion, I personally did not like this book at all due to the fact that it is an extreme science fiction book. People who like science fiction books or books similar to that genre might like this story.
October 15, 2010
Dr. Franklins Island is a very suspensfull book, and it is a very good page turner.
When their is a plane crash in the middle of the ocean their are only 3 people who survive the crash. Dr Franklin is very scary and very manipulitive of their minds. I like how they turn into the animals that they have always wished they could be. But then Dr. Franklin keeps them in cages and studies them and experiments on them. When they see all of the teenagers that he has experimented on and turned into animals they feel so bad for them because most of them are dying every day. They are his only experiments that have turned out good so he watches them very closley. Experimenting on teen is the only thing in his life to do and he loves it. I like how they could speak to eachother in their minds. I like how at the end of the book they escape from Dr. Franklins island and make it away but they start to turn back into humans and make it back home. I love how at the end of the book they are human but still have their powers to turn back into their animal form but they can not tell anyone or they will be studied and treated like experiments again. I recomend this book so much it is awesome!
When their is a plane crash in the middle of the ocean their are only 3 people who survive the crash. Dr Franklin is very scary and very manipulitive of their minds. I like how they turn into the animals that they have always wished they could be. But then Dr. Franklin keeps them in cages and studies them and experiments on them. When they see all of the teenagers that he has experimented on and turned into animals they feel so bad for them because most of them are dying every day. They are his only experiments that have turned out good so he watches them very closley. Experimenting on teen is the only thing in his life to do and he loves it. I like how they could speak to eachother in their minds. I like how at the end of the book they escape from Dr. Franklins island and make it away but they start to turn back into humans and make it back home. I love how at the end of the book they are human but still have their powers to turn back into their animal form but they can not tell anyone or they will be studied and treated like experiments again. I recomend this book so much it is awesome!
April 18, 2013
I've never read or seen The Island of Dr. Moreau, but I'm guessing that this book is more or less a teen version of the idea. (In an author's note, Ann Halam acknowledges that the novel was "somewhat inspired" by Dr. Moreau.) The beginning was a little slow for me, and I had a hard time liking Semi, the main character. The book is told from her point of view, and, especially at its opening, I sort of found her annoying. The plot picks up and takes a surprising (and graphic) turn towards the middle, but the ending is kind of anticlimactic to me.
I will say that I felt Semi showed excellent character development throughout the story; she notably grows from an awkward, shy teenager into a strong, self-sufficient individual with a much more engaging "voice" than she originally uses.
I will say that I felt Semi showed excellent character development throughout the story; she notably grows from an awkward, shy teenager into a strong, self-sufficient individual with a much more engaging "voice" than she originally uses.
December 17, 2015
I had to read this in school for a book club, and my teacher started a class book right in the middle of book clubs so it took me FOREVER to finish. I think my teacher forgot we even had book club books to finish.
Anyway, this book was really well developed. There was a lot of psychological components, as well as science that gave this book a touch of reality. I think I would have enjoyed this more if the descriptions of dead bodies and other living injuries weren't so graphic; that was a bit unnecessary. Overall, this book was worth reading, and I'm glad my teacher finally let us read it again.
Anyway, this book was really well developed. There was a lot of psychological components, as well as science that gave this book a touch of reality. I think I would have enjoyed this more if the descriptions of dead bodies and other living injuries weren't so graphic; that was a bit unnecessary. Overall, this book was worth reading, and I'm glad my teacher finally let us read it again.
July 31, 2011
This story is a teenage version of The Island of Dr. Moreau. A group of teenage students on their way to a science expedition in Ecuador become stranded on a private island owned by a mad scientist who wants to experiment turning humans into animals. This was an interesting story, but is definitely not for the squeamish. The descriptions of the dead bodies from the plane crash and the scientific experiments are very detailed and a bit horrific. While I wanted to know what happened, I felt like parts of the story dragged and the ending was a bit anticlimactic .
December 15, 2016
This was one of the best science- fiction I've read. The story was amazing because of all these commotions between the characters of how they can turn back to normal and escape from Dr.franklin. The ending was kind of disappointing for me because they get back home and live their life's again. The characters was loveable for me it is and was a one of a kind because of the experience of these characters almost seem realistic. This is what made the book fantastic
May 8, 2008
So, let the students pick the book we would read for Book Club...Sigh. The book wasn't that good. I guess the author thought that since it is a young adult novel, she didn't have to include a plot that was realistic. Or maybe this just isn't my type of book. The best thing I can say about it is that we are finished. Phew.
July 3, 2008
This was dorky. I can't help it, I want to write a review. Perhaps it will save other people from becoming a victim. It started out so well and I was excited about what could happen and then it turned absolutely silly. Dr. Franklin turns the girls into a bird and a manta ray for crying out loud.
December 14, 2016
This book is about semi and her friends going to planet savers trip, then their plane crashed on an island. They were stuck there with no food but there were coconuts, suddenly they a man and it was Dr. franklin. I like this book because when I read each chapter the keeps getting good. What I don't like about this book is when Dr.franklin had failed the experiment.
November 8, 2012
It started off decent but the rest of it was terrible! This is one of the worst books I have ever read. So if you ever pick this up, do yourself a favor and put it back on the shelf and never read it.
September 19, 2013
Finished it during English class today. Not a bad book over all. Very much my style of book, sci-fi and all. A bit over detailed, as i always say about books read in a hurry, but i actually would recommend this book and would read the sequel.
November 3, 2014
The first part of this book (when they were stranded on the island) was great. After that, I was bored stiff and kept thinking that this is an awful lot like The Island of Dr. Moreau. I felt that this story had potential, but didn't deliver.
November 28, 2016
I read this in English class at secondary school, unfortunately I can't quite remember which year I was in. Some of the imagery described is still quite vivid for me today. I believe it's loosely based off "The Island of Dr. Moreau" by H.G. Wells. This is on my 'to-read' list.
December 20, 2016
This book is the best Sci-Fy book I read I was pleasantly surprised by this book. It was very fast paced and the concept (transgenics) is intriguing. There were a few parts that were a little too convenient and unrealistic. To me, this always happens in sci-fi books.
September 11, 2018
This was a REALLY interesting book! There’s (obviously) a lot of science fiction happening but it’s dumbed down so even laymen like myself can understand it. I think the best way to describe it is the anamorphs series meets human centipede.
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