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Jelly
by Clare Rees
It is not often that I read a book with a totally novel setting. But apocalypse survivors trapped on a rugby pitch sized jellyfish floating just out of reach of the coast? New to me!
It was great to read a book that is obviously aimed at teenagers, but is not in the "angst" category. It was actually a pretty realistic portrayal of teens, down to the "sex, eeeewwww" attitudes, and unwillingness to do their homework. I suspect it helped that these were obviously British teens (a daily game of jellyfish rugby occurred), but I would imagine kids of all nationalities would relate to much of this book. Except the "being trapped on a jellyfish" thing. That would probably be new to everyone.
There's a bit of scariness (kids, pursued by giant crab monster), a bit of violence, but nothing too OTT. I liked that the book portrayed the world after a disaster, when monotony and drudge have set in, and no one can quite remember exactly what life was like Before. Usually there is more horror in these books, which for me detracts from the story.
A lightweight, quick read, that young teens, both boys and girls, would enjoy.
It was great to read a book that is obviously aimed at teenagers, but is not in the "angst" category. It was actually a pretty realistic portrayal of teens, down to the "sex, eeeewwww" attitudes, and unwillingness to do their homework. I suspect it helped that these were obviously British teens (a daily game of jellyfish rugby occurred), but I would imagine kids of all nationalities would relate to much of this book. Except the "being trapped on a jellyfish" thing. That would probably be new to everyone.
There's a bit of scariness (kids, pursued by giant crab monster), a bit of violence, but nothing too OTT. I liked that the book portrayed the world after a disaster, when monotony and drudge have set in, and no one can quite remember exactly what life was like Before. Usually there is more horror in these books, which for me detracts from the story.
A lightweight, quick read, that young teens, both boys and girls, would enjoy.