Some characters didn't even seem to ever connect with other characters and I wondered what their purpose was. Nothing about the story or characters was well developed. The kernel of a good story is there, but this whole book felt more like an outline. However, I'm very sorry to say, though, that I won't be recommending this or purchasing it for my library. And I did appreciate getting to read an advance copy. I was very excited to read this, as I loved City of Ember. I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, all opinions are my own. If you want characters you will care about and a fun adventure story, go revisit the City of Ember series. If you want to smash your kids over the head with the message that fossil fuels are bad, then by all means get this book. I was going to give this book 2 stars until that happened, and then nope, that deserves one less star just for that travesty. There's even an awful rewriting of the Christian doxology at the end praising the earth and "holy green". This is a heavy handed, in your face book about the evils of fossil fuels and how virtuous this new society is that they don't use them. There is a mix up with some bags on the train and Keith stumbles upon a secret-Project F. Our main character, thirteen-year-old Keith, is tasked with taking the train to fetch his cousin Lulu whose parents have died while they were on vacation. It is set in the future, after some big event occurs and people are living in a more basic society without the use of fossil fuels. I realize that this is a middle grade novel, but overall it doesn't have any real character development. It didn’t have the magic and adventure of the author’s other series. Pains me to do this because I adored the City of Ember series but this book was just a preachy kids’ book about climate change. But they agree on walks, naps, and trips in the car to surprise destinations. Ethan is not very fond of reading, for example, and Jeanne doesn't much like chasing squirrels. Jeanne and Ethan get along well, though their interests are different. Jeanne DuPrau doesn't have children, but she has two nephews, a niece, and a dog. She lives in California, where it's easy to grow everything from apples to zinnias. Jeanne DuPrau doesn't write every minute of every day. So far, she has written four novels, six books of nonfiction, and quite a few essays and stories. So many words to choose from! So many different things that could happen in a story at any moment! Writing is one tough decision after another.īut it's also the most satisfying thing she knows how to do. This gives her courage, because she finds writing very hard. She has this quote taped to her wall: "A writer is someone for whom writing is harder than it is for other people" (Thomas Mann). Jeanne DuPrau spends several hours of every day at her computer, thinking up sentences. A bold novel, Project F asks how much you are willing to risk to save the future. It has become a modern classic beloved by readers selling hundreds of thousands of copies a year! In her latest novel, she explores timely questions about the Earth and our use of its resources. Jeanne DuPrau's The City of Ember was an instant hit when it arrived on bookshelves. It’s exactly the kind of adventure Keith has always longed to be a part of.Īnd what is adventure without a little danger, right? But how much danger is Keith willing to risk? For himself? For his family? For his community? For the entire world…? It’s advanced, it’s scientific, and it’s going to change the world. It’s a mysterious mission known only as Project F. Then thirteen-year-old Keith uncovers a secret. Climate change wreaked havoc on Earth hundreds of years ago, and now people live a simpler life. There are no cars, planes, television, or smart phones. From the bestselling author of The City of Ember comes a post-apocalyptic story set hundreds of years in the future, where life is simple and modern conveniences are a thing of the past until a boy enchanted by technology is forced to choose between doing the right thing for his community and pursuing his dreams of adventure.
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