Review: A good tale, full of rich detail
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 22, 2012
This science fiction novel aimed at children over 10, starts slowly, seeming to focus more on the main character Cory's dislike at the way his life is changing, seeming almost a little whiney and annoying, but if you stick with it, the author starts to weave a good tale, full of rich detail and explanation. Any child with a love of science fictionand space will enjoy this book, at times it can seem a little stilted and perhaps some more editorial time would have really made this good book great.Managing to combine personal relationships with a good old fashioned adventure and a bit 'world saving' or 'universe saving', Cory is thrust into a world of terrorists, bombs and threats when he accompanies his father and new, rather interesting step-mother to the Midway Space Station, where his father works, of course all does not go to plan, and it is up to Cory to try and save the day.Either as a read alone for an older child, or as a read aloud, this book offers a rich world of science fiction adventure and trepidation.  The author has specifically written the book so that adults will also enjoy the story whilst reading to their children and she has achieved this, within the book there is enough adult sub text for a parent reading to enjoy the time reading aloud.KatieRazberry Juice