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A review by yapha
Starglass by Phoebe North
3.0
I was intrigued by the idea of a Science Fiction/Dystopian book set in the future in a community of Jews. Although I wasn't always comfortable with the way Judaism was portrayed as evolving, it was very interesting to see which precepts carried through.
Terra was born on a ship that escaped Earth before it was destroyed almost 500 years before. The ship, Asherah, is finally close to reaching its destination -- a planet they have named Zehava (which means gold in Hebrew). We are given some history of the beginning of the ship's journey through a diary written by Terra's many times great grandmother, one of the original occupants. The ship is under strict rule by The Council, who govern most aspects of daily life. As the ship nears its destination, the unease among the working classes of the ship grows. Terra finds herself caught between what her father and the Council want, and what she feels is right. Never having been given much choice about her future, can she figure out what is best for her and for the future of the ship? Recommended for grades 7 & up.
Terra was born on a ship that escaped Earth before it was destroyed almost 500 years before. The ship, Asherah, is finally close to reaching its destination -- a planet they have named Zehava (which means gold in Hebrew). We are given some history of the beginning of the ship's journey through a diary written by Terra's many times great grandmother, one of the original occupants. The ship is under strict rule by The Council, who govern most aspects of daily life. As the ship nears its destination, the unease among the working classes of the ship grows. Terra finds herself caught between what her father and the Council want, and what she feels is right. Never having been given much choice about her future, can she figure out what is best for her and for the future of the ship? Recommended for grades 7 & up.