Child Finder (Child Finder Trilogy Book 1)

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How will there be enough drinking water? How will we have enough energy to run the machines we need to support our society? Where will resources come from to create things like clothes, furniture, houses, cars? How do we deal with all the pollution this manufacturing brings with that many more people? And how will we survive when we've cut down all the trees and there is no oxygen being produced? The simple answer given in the book seems to be "we could police ourselves--some people could have more kids if others had fewer". And who does that policing?

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We certainly aren't doing it now. What are realistic ways we can address this population issue? The author also appears to be showing how fascist and evil the government is by showing how they outlawed junk food and even meat. Vegetarians are truly the evil of the future. One excellent point the author does assert is that those who make the laws often don't follow them. Exceptions are made when it is convenient for those in power. This is an excellent point and I would have liked this to be expanded a bit more. Especially since those in power the U.

The barons in the book, by excepting themselves from the rules, are causing even greater harm. Yet, even that point isn't explained, just inferred. Perhaps the simplicity is necessary for a children's story, and yet, the heaviness of the topic and the tragedy of the plot, are all mature enough themes that any reader of the book should be able to handle the additional complexity. The author also only shows one side of the story: What I would have liked to have seen would have been an afterword that addressed some of these issues on a level kids could understand.

Just presenting the ideas in a fictional context may be too confusing. Other award-winning children's books that either deal with confusing, heavy issues, or take place in other mystifying eras, have afterwards for more information. I think such a beast would help this book tremendously.

As it is, I am curious to know what children reading this book come away with thinking: Or is the government bad and we don't really need to worry about overpopulation? Because I fear the latter is the message children will walk away with after reading this novel, I have to be very wary about recommending this book. View all 11 comments.

Children of Blood and Bone (Legacy of Orïsha, #1) by Tomi Adeyemi

After reading this, I am very surprised that the publishers determined the targeted reading age group to be "Age ". See that bold print in the back that says: View all 7 comments. Lauren Defiantly agree, although I did read this when I was in elementary school. It's a rather small book, and for some kids they can handle books like this Defiantly agree, although I did read this when I was in elementary school.

It's a rather small book, and for some kids they can handle books like this, others on the other hand, cannot. Samantha McElroy What do you mean not for year olds? Sep 15, Sep 10, Selene Matheson rated it really liked it. February 16, - February 26, 4 Stars I read this with my grade 6 class. January 12, - January 26, 4 Stars I read this with one of my grade 6 classes. In elementary school 3 Stars.

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Mar 30, Farid rated it it was amazing. This review has been hidden because it contains spoilers. To view it, click here. This book is about a boy that is living I think that in the future, because of the Law that is happening in the book. The law of this book is that the families cant have more than 2 childs. So Luke the main character has to be hidden, he stays inside his house, and cant go out because if they see him they would kill him.

While Luke was wondering by the window of his room he saw a face on the window from the "Barons" the family beside their house, the girl was called Jenniffer and she was also a This book is about a boy that is living I think that in the future, because of the Law that is happening in the book. While Luke was wondering by the window of his room he saw a face on the window from the "Barons" the family beside their house, the girl was called Jenniffer and she was also a third child.

They both needed a fake identity and with that fake identity they could go and live with another family. But Jeniffer, Luke and other 40 third childs planned a rally, everyone was going but at the end Luke didnt wanted to go. So Luke then finds Jeniffer's father and he told him that the police had killed all the 40 kids and Jeniffer also. I really like it because it leaves you thinking in what will the life of Luke be in the next years.

I would really recomend this book to you, for me it has been one of my favorite books that I have read. View all 4 comments. Dec 20, Katie Grace rated it really liked it Shelves: I remember reading this when I was nine or ten. It was fun to revisit the world, though I'm not sure if I'll reread the other 12 or so in the series. Though I do want to know what happens Dec 15, Olivia rated it really liked it Shelves: Luke Garner is a third child, a hidden child.

After the government passed the population law, third children and pets have been outlawed. When Luke's farmland is bought to be turned into a neighborhood of barons, Luke takes interest to watching out of his attic vents. The Sports family's home, the Blonde family's home Luke is too timid to find out In a way, some people I know are like Luke I am not like that at all. If I were Luke, I would try to change the world. I'd stay outside, letting that late summer air blow in my eyes.

My mom and dad would say to the questioning people, "Oh, she's our niece, that's Anyway, Luke, sitting in his attic, creates a plan. He breaks into the Sports family's house, and finds Jen, another "shadow child," as she puts it. Jen is me, the complete opposite of Luke, bold and daring. Jen and Luke become fast friends, but in April before Jen's rally, Luke turns down her offer.

Jen wants to rally in front of the White House, to protest the population law.

She and Luke have a big fight, leaving Luke scared and alone. Soon she returns to his house, to say goodbye as she leaves for the rally. When Jen doesn't come back, Luke is horrified and nervous. What if Jen-he can't bring himself to think of it. Overcome by curiosity, Luke sneaks back to Jen's house, where he is told by Jen's father that she is dead. At the end of the book, I myself was full of questions. Will Luke change the world like he promised to Jen's spirit? Will he get caught?

Will he ever see his family again? When will Margaret Peterson Haddix write a sequel? View all 3 comments. Dec 20, Rachelle rated it liked it. This is a decent book about a fictional community where the government controls everything. The people are only allowed to have 2 children so anything after 2 they hide them. This is a story about a boy that has been hidden his entire life and find out that there are other hidden children out there as well. He meets a girl and they become friends. I have mixed feelings about this book. The reason I read it was because a friend of mine asked me about it.

Her 11 year-old son read it and he was ups This is a decent book about a fictional community where the government controls everything.

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Her 11 year-old son read it and he was upset and sad about some things in the book. She was kind of shocked and upset that he read such a book. So I read the book as a favor to her to see what kind of book it really was. So I honestly cannot say if I think it is appropriate for 11 year-olds. I probably would let mine read it but now that she has brought it to my attention I am kind of hesitant about what I really think. Don't know if that made any sense at all-Sorry.. Jan 27, Kimberly rated it it was amazing Shelves: I can't wait to read the rest of the series.

Luke is a "third" child in a society that inforces population control. Families are allowed only two children. He is loved but lead a very solitary life. He meets another "third" child, Jen, and they form a friendship. Jen is the leader of a group of thirds and she's trying to change the laws so they no longer have to hide.

Very inspiring, tender and quite a cliff hanger! Dec 10, Mwestarkey97 rated it it was amazing. Feb 09, Fred Kirchner rated it really liked it Shelves: I was not expecting too much, and was rewarded with a pleasantly surprising read. You can fly through this book in just a few hours, but why should you? Haddix creates a charming, star-crossed protagonist living in a dystopian society as a Shadow Child. Families are only allowed two kids. Luke is the third child to a strapped farming couple living on the edge of civilization.

For most of his life, Luke's had the run of the back forty, but when a new housing development bring wealt I was not expecting too much, and was rewarded with a pleasantly surprising read. For most of his life, Luke's had the run of the back forty, but when a new housing development bring wealthy homes to their neck of the woods, Luke is forced to stay in the attic. He may never go outside again. Luke watches the new neighborhood from his secret attic lookout. One day he notices a blind flutter on one of the extravagant homes. Without his parents' knowledge, Luke sneaks over to the new neighborhood and meets another shadow child--a girl!

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You can check the books based on reading level, and more. My third grade loves the Frog Princess series. We read together every night and I enjoy them as much as she does. My 10 year old son loves the Kane Chronicles by Rick Riordan. He loved them more than the Percy Jackson and he liked that series. There are also 2 other series by the same author that wrote Warriors.

It was written so vividly. Sep 14, Janine One of the best books i've ever read Sep 14, I always prefer to decide for myself if the new overhyped YA book is worth it I loved the magic system, the world, the characters and cannot wait for the next book! My only complain is with the romance. I hate how everyone needs to be paired up especially in YA and how cheesy it is. I kinda wish this series was adult instead but if you're looking for a book you'll fly through I totally recommend this one!

Will impatiently wait for book 2! View all 20 comments. I was just talking about how I hoped I get my poster for the book and it came and it's freaking awesome! But when I do, I think of rice. When Mama was around, the hut always smelled of jollof rice. I think about the way her dark skin glowed like the summer sun, the way her smile made Baba come alive. The way her white hair fuzzed and coiled, an untamed crown that breathed and Gah! The way her white hair fuzzed and coiled, an untamed crown that breathed and thrived. I hear the myths that she would tell me at night. Tzain's laughter when they played agbon in the park.

Baba's cries as the soldiers wrapped a chain around her neck. Her screams as they dragged her into the dark. The incantations that spewed from her mouth like lava. The magic of death that led her astray. I think about the way her corpse hung from that tree. I think about the king that took her away.

And there are a lot of minor characters that were awesome! I love this whole story line. I love that Zelie and Amari are two very tough women who should be enemies but become friends. I love, love, love everything! Amari and Inan's father is the evil king. He killed magic so to speak a long time ago. I hate him so much and I'm so glad that Amari came to see his evilness first hand.

He wants to keep the Diviner's down and treats them unfairly. This is what Zelie and her family are and some are a little bit more. The little group of Zelie, Amari, Tzain and Nailah set out to try to bring magic back.

And you can imagine all kinds of things happen during their journey. I had so many feels during this book and I think everyone that loves fantasy should give it a try because it's like nothing I have read and it's awesome! The greatest blood magic I could wield. They run with a vengeance. The last mistake they will ever make. We are all children of blood and bone. All instruments of vengeance and virtue. This truth holds me close, rocking me like a child in it's mother's arms. It binds me in its love as death swallows me into its grasp.

View all 92 comments. I'm going to start blocking people who come onto this review to tell me that I have read or reviewed it incorrectly. I tried it, I didn't like it, I wrote about my feelings. What do you want? This was a terrible book. What the hell were you guys reading? Is there a "good" version and a "shitty" version? In this world, magic is forbidden and those who are descended from the maji are called "maggots" and systematically oppressed, if not killed outright. It's narrated by three characters, Zelie, who is a maji and a target of these genocidal tactics employed by their ruler, and also Inan and his sister, whose name I can't remember, who are the children of the evil king, but also maji, so uh-oh, nobody better find out or anything because that would be awkward.

Zelie runs away, accompanied by that sister, and Inan hunts them down while fighting his unwanted of course attraction to her. Because he can see her in dreams. I didn't care about any of the characters. When the climax happens, we're supposed to be so worried for poor Zelie, but I didn't care because her voice is completely interchangeable with the other two.

Characters appear whenever it's convenient for the plot, and there's a romance thrown in haphazardly because what's a YA without mediocre romance? Because that's what this is. Just another generic fantasy story with cardboard cut-out characters and a tepid romance that lacks chemistry. The only thing that sets it apart is the setting and mythology.

I want to close with these thoughts. I get why so many people are excited about this book. It's thrilling to read books about people who are like you and have a narrative that you identify with. Even if I thought it was a bad book, I can appreciate the meaning and importance it has for people who are seeking out those stories. Fantasy novels are notorious for having bad rep, and when you do see characters of color, they often fit neatly under the cringe-worthy Magical Negro umbrella, which is not cool.

That's a huge reason behind why I was so ready to embrace this book: I want those diverse stories too. Stories that give a new perspective and delve into territories that aren't explored nearly enough. However, I have seen people on Tumblr and Goodreads posting status updates about how they don't think people should be allowed to write negative reviews for diverse books because the intentions of the author supersede the quality of the writing itself.

That could explain some of the problems. From a marketing perspective, it's a brilliant move, but a rushed release date could explain some of the pacing issues and the not-so-great writing. I have had people tell me that they will or won't buy books based on my reviews because they know I won't deceive them or sugar-coat. I rate on a purely entertainment-based rubric and don't take things like literary merit or the author's intentions into account. Maybe you'll get the "good" version everyone's raving about. Jun 10, Roxane rated it really liked it. This was a gripping read. The world building here is phenomenal.

The main characters are richly drawn and I was invested in each of their struggles. This book is very action packed. So much is happening! This is well worth reading and such a strong debut. Tzarin could be more developed. At times the story felt overly dramatic. Zelie and Inan were deep in their feelings all the time and it be This was a gripping read. Zelie and Inan were deep in their feelings all the time and it became frustrating. Like calm down teens. Get ahold of yourselves! Amari is the only one with any sense.

They should just listen to her tbh. View all 31 comments. Mar 24, Lola rated it really liked it Shelves: But here we are, with me still alive and breathing and on track, as impossible as this may seem. Surprisingly enough, Children of Blood and Bone is one of those impressive stories that the more you read, the more important it becomes to you.

This also means that the characters warm up to you gradually — they are not ones that you can automatically imagine yourself being best friends with. They do not discuss trivial matters, between themselves or with other characters, thus contributing to the sober atmosphere of the tale. But if I were in this world, I would do everything in my means to be part of their group. Together, they can truly move mountains. The writing does, however, pull you in in a matter of seconds.

The magic in this world disappeared eleven years ago. But it really is an astounding debut novel. After that ending, I am all the more intrigued to see where this series goes. View all 32 comments. Nov 17, Melanie rated it it was amazing Shelves: ARC provided by the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

Buddy read with Adri! The world is amazing, the characters are so real feeling, the writing is perfect, the action is abundant, the romances are beautiful, the topics are important. I think about the king who took her away. You will die a slave. Amari is the daughter of the king that has done everything to destroy magic.

Yet, this princess is nothing like her tyrant of a father. And once her father does something completely unthinkable and totally heartless, Amari flees her royal life once and for all. He is probably the most interesting character in this book, because he constantly is struggling between what he wants to be and what has always been forced upon him.

And he is tasked to bring Amari back to their king of a father, by whatever means necessary. They never cursed at you in the streets, never broke down the doors of your home. The world building is expertly done, and perfectly interwoven through the story. The magic system is so unique and was an absolute joy to learn and read about. The writing in this is so very lyrical.

I was completely blown away by the magnificent prose. This story is just told so beautifully, I think it would be hard not to fall in love with it. Please, just give her all the awards now, because her writing is truly on another level. To choose one means the other must suffer. And every single character in this book is beautifully black. Yet, the author does such a wonderful job touching on how people perceive darker skinned individuals to lighter skinned individuals in this world. In this world, the royals want to look as light as possible. Even going as far as to make sure their skin is always powdered, and it is shunned to spend too much time outside where you could become darker.

This book is powerful, eye opening, and I hope you all take more out of it besides it being an amazing, five starred story. Again, I know with my whole soul that this book will make my best of list without question. Tomi Adeyemi will forever and always be an auto-buy author for me, because this is maybe the strongest debut novel I have ever read in my entire life. No matter what I do, I will always be afraid.

View all 43 comments. Mar 18, Em rated it it was ok Shelves: I didn't really like this book but no matter, it has served its purpose which was introducing me to Amari so thanks for that I guess it wasn't a bad book, I am just a horrible hollow kind of indifferent towards it.

View all 29 comments. Sooo, does the book that made headlines well before it was even published live up to its hype? It truly saddens me to say this but unfortunately, no. At its core, this book is about Institutional racism and oppression so I really and truly loved the the message it was relaying but I hated the execution. What could have been an epic fantasy was ruined by its immature characters and somewhat inconsistent pacing. I loved the west African setting and the overall point of the story had such depth to it that touched a chord with me. It was written like I was expected to know everything as to the machinations without any explanations whatsoever.

And that sentence she kept repeating: I hated the romance. It was incredibly unnecessary, overly contrived and it blossomed literally in a matter of hours…….. Not to mention cringing at every turn. Inan, though his POV was my favourite out of the three, his character was aggravating to say the least. Overall, his state of change was too abrubt to be believable and very, you guessed it, inconsistent. The two narrating characters were restating their motivations and rehashing events that happened just pages before. And last but not least, the ending. I mean, what was that?

It felt like certain things that a certain character did were so irritatingly and utterly dumb and completely out of left field that you could tell from a mile away that it was only there for shock value and no other reason at all. I wish there were better and more clever ways to end the book. View all 58 comments. Feb 28, C. Drews rated it really liked it Shelves: Children of Blood And Bone is such a rich and excellently built fantasy world my opinion is just: I also feel like this book is most definitely mega-hyped but worth it, ohhh so worth it.

The writing is stunning, but we just need to all sit down in a bucket and admire the world building. So t Children of Blood And Bone is such a rich and excellently built fantasy world my opinion is just: So the world building was definitely masterpiece here for me. I always get so disgruntled when fantasies presented half-baked worlds.

I also think it did a great job building the world as you go instead of info-dumps. It actually has 3 POVs! Amari is the naive princess who ends up being super fierce. And Inan is the misguided prince who spends the whole book being an ass but then I felt bad for him. And the plot is all action and finding magical objects and running for your freaking life. As it should be in a fantasy. It's a not-to-be-missed epic fantasy.

Also I'm interviewing the author and giving away a copy of the book here!! View all 15 comments. Mar 20, Ojo rated it it was ok. Mixed feelings, this one. The book has spawned a lot of awesome reviews. For a debut novel, Tomi Adeyemi has actually done quite well. The writing style is especially good. But then, most of the good reviews garnered by this book are from Americans and Europeans, not Africans especially Nigerians.

She has the right idea, blending Yoruba mythology with regular YA. It's a great idea, but I must s Mixed feelings, this one. I was surprised to see that the book came with a map. Being a lover of maps, I was quite excited to see how the world-building would go. Alas, it turned out terribly sub-par. She tried uswd actual places in Nigeria as setting. While it's not a totally bad idea, the way she depicted the entire thing was thoroughly unsatisfying. Snow-capped mountains in Ibadan? And then there's the naming system. While you white folks are probably raving about the story and all, it's us Yoruba people that'll shake our heads at how our dear language was properly murdered.

I felt the names were totally inappropriate. Yoruba is unlike the shallow English Language. It is a language with a lot of empahasis on semantics. Everything has a meaning. Every meaning, every name is significant. How is a forest supposed to give you joy??? Forests in Yoruba mythology are dark, forbidden places, typically evil in nature. We don't use 'wood' or 'jungle' to describe them in Nigeria.

It's just not appropriate. They're called 'forest' because that's the closest word in the English Language that indicate a bit of their mytho-religious significance. In short, I felt the names didn't reflect the soul of what they were meant to represent. That's straight from Legend of the Seeker. She could've simply said Calabar. When Calabar is discussed, what comes to mind is the beautiful women and the delicious food. I don't think there are any mines in Calabar.

Perhaps, a floating Calabar would've been more appropriate instead of a floating Ilorin. The summary is that I felt Tomi tried to compress African setting and mytho-religion into the narrow confines of American YA. While the writing and the storyline are quite good, it's the world-building that's the problem. I'd score it a big zero and I'm sure any Nigerian who comes across this will definitely feel the same. The book appeals to white folk because it's written to resemble American YA.

The gods and goddesses of Yoruba traditional religion are not as nice, not as approachable and certainly darker. The use of the Yoruba language in the books is pretty much unsatisfactory.

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