The Resisters #1: The Resisters

Genre: Science Fiction
Review: The author stays true to the genre of science fiction because the story takes place in the future with technological advances in things like mechanical athletic body suits and huge fly insects that people can get inside and fly.
Point of View: The story is told from the omniscient 3rd person point of view. The main character is Ethan Blackwood. An example is, “It took Ethan a split second to react.” Another example is when the author is referring to a character named Madison, “She stopped and swallowed and looked sad for a moment.”
Media: No artwork in book ( )

This was a very fun book! The Resisters is the story of Ethan Blackwood. A sports and science standout at his school, Ethan's future is looking very bright. Then he meets two strangers who tell him that his world is not as it seems. His life is quickly turned upside down, and he begins a new adventure.

The action goes at a quick pace. It's exciting, but still age appropriate. It reads a bit like a video game, with lots of action punctuated by some story thrown in there. I think it's a great summer read for kids, especially ones who enjoy video games. It should keep their interest, but also brings up good points about thinking for yourself. The book goes by very quickly, and it leaves you wanting more.

I think this is a great kid's book. It will get them involved in the story quickly, and the characters are easy to relate too. I think it can serve as a gateway book for kids to show them that they can be just as exciting and fun as other forms of entertainment. Any book that can get kids reading is awesome to me.

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