The Silver Six

author: A.J. Lieberman

name: Wayne

average rating: 4.00

book published: 2013

rating: 4

read at: 2013/07/30

date added: 2013/07/30

shelves: graphic-novels

review:

In a future Boston, which now has a bubble over it, a shuttle returning to Earth blows up killing all those on board, including Phoebe's parents. Phoebe has spent the past year living on her own with her quirky robot Max and pretending to adults that her parents are still alive. When she is captured by Child Welfare Services, she is placed in a dreadful home and forced to go to school and work. She makes some new friends and they discover they have something important in common.



It's a science fiction graphic novel for middle grade readers and I loved that all the kids were smart (as well as their parents). They used some scientific principles to solve problems they ran into. Phoebe is independent, but learns she can't live without others. Her robot Max is hilarious, and there is good humor throughout the book as well as a good level of action and mystery.



Written by AJ Lieberman and illustrated by Darren Rawlings, I appreciated that the story never seems to talk down to their audience. The art is engaging and colorful. It was a fun story with true villains and the hintings of an environmental message throughout. The importance of teamwork and friendship are reinforced, as well as dealing with loss. It was a fun story and I look forward to more from this creative team.





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