Children of the Future – My Review!!
Children of the Future by Jane Suen hit my TBR list courtesy of a Goodreads recommendation. I guess they know what I like! A nice mixture of science fiction and mystery, it was a quick read and an entertaining book. Read on for my thoughts!
Synopsis (from the author):
Where are the missing children?
A small yellow school bus pulls up in front of the little red brick schoolhouse. Telly, the bus driver, discovers all of the children are missing — all except one very frightened Billy who has hidden in a cabinet. Where is everyone? Telly and Billy are determined to find the answers.
The little town of Rocky Flats is stirred into a frenzy. Nothing like this has ever happened before! Where have the children gone? Why? As the clock ticks and the little town rallies together in the search, will they find the children before it’s too late?
What I liked about Children of the Future:
Children of the Future was a well-told simple tale. Telly was a good solid character and Billy was a brave little guy. Together, the two of them set out to solve the mystery of Billy’s missing classmates. The story revolves around the search and the clues the two uncover. I enjoyed Telly’s discovery of the truth (though no spoilers from me) and the surprising twist at the end. Overall, a fast read and a fun book!
What I didn’t like about Children of the Future:
The book was a little simplistic and, aside from Telly and Billy, the characters were one-dimensional. The anxiety shown by the parents of the missing children seemed almost non-existent and unrealistic.
Overall impression:
I enjoyed Children of the Future! The book had nice elements of science fiction and mystery and the tale moved along quickly. I recommend this novella to anyone who likes a quick fun read with a surprise ending.
My rating: 4 Stars
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