Sunday, March 16, 2008

First Light by Rebecca Stead

Grades: 5-6

Committee Annotation:
Peter's mother has kept a secret from him all his life. When he accompanies his parents on a scientific expedition to Greenland and meets Thea, a girl who lives in a community hidden underground, he begins to unravel the mystery.

Subjects: Science fiction, adventure, Greenland, global warming, family secrets, dishonesty

Author website: http://classof2k7.com/authors/rebecca_stead.php

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

At the beginning of the book I was a little put off by the subject but before long I was captivated by the story line. The characters were all very believable and likable and the author moved easily between the 2 worlds. The unfolding of the story had an element of surprise which I really enjoyed. I could not put this book down once I got into it.
(Elaine S.)

Anonymous said...

the book has a website!

www.firstlightbook.com

Anonymous said...

This is about a boy who goes to greenland and learns that he and his family aren't the only ones there.

Anonymous said...

This book was awesome. In the beginning I was a little confused but then I couldn't put it down. I would give this a 100 out 100. Be sure to read this book!!!
Julie K.