Events that could potentially ruin someone’s trip provide Mim with the opportunity to make new friends, examine what it means to love, and confront her demons. Taking a bus to Cleveland seems like a straightforward mission, but for Mim, many detours are in store. Yet these letters are not the only significant parts of this story. On her journey, Mim attempts to clarify her reasons by writing letters to an unknown character named Isabel in her journal. Mim’s objective is simple: “Get to Cleveland, get to Mum.” However, her reasons are beyond difficult to explain. It is 947 miles from Mosquitoland – that is Mississippi to the average person – to Cleveland, Ohio, where Mim’s mother is. She is angry at her parent’s divorce and wants to see her mother, so that is exactly what she intends to do. Sixteen-year-old Mary Iris Malone – although only her mother can call her Mary, so please refer to her as “Mim” – has had enough of her new life in Jackson, where she has moved with her Dad and Step-Mother. Now and then, a book comes along that renders you completely unable to explain how much you loved it. With an equal mix of male and female characters, it is suitable for all readers who enjoy Young Adult fiction. The novel is fast-paced with an explosive ending – literally. Told through six different characters, the reader gets the opportunity to learn about the individual powers and how each person deals with them. Whilst trying to get him out of this mess, the rest of the team causes even more trouble, making things worse and eventually leaving Ethan in a life-threatening situation.
One of the teens, Ethan, accidentally finds himself involved with drug dealers and a bank robbery, resulting in the police taking an interest. Collectively these teenagers are called the Zeroes, but only amongst themselves.ĭespite how cool it may seem to have these powers, their gifts can get them into trouble. Some can control crowds with their minds or destroy electricity, and one blind character can even see through the eyes of others. The superpowers in this novel are not as conventional as the famous comic heroes. Many people wish they had a superpower, but what if there really were people with them? Zeroes is a story about a group of teenagers with special gifts, but these unique abilities may be more dangerous than you imagine. The author of the Uglies series, Scott Westerfeld, has teamed up with co-writers Margo Lanagan and Deborah Biancotti to create this exciting whirlwind of a young adult novel.
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