Friday, March 21, 2008
The Supernaturalists

Okay, it's a grade 6 book, but I have to say I very much loved every bit of this story. This is a science-fiction story which starts out with a boy named Cosmo Hill who lived in an orphanage called Clarissa Frayne or more specifically,the Clarissa Frayne Institute for Parentally Challenged Boys.

As you might be able to guess, Cosmo escapes the orphanage and nearly dies in the process. A group of kids who call themselves The Supernaturalists end up saving his life. They find they all share a special gift which gives them a sixth sense; an ability to see blue creatures they have named "parasites."

They all live in Satellite City where everything is all based on business, profit, smog and other horribleness. Stefan, Mona and Ditto are the friends who saved Cosmo's life and they hide out fighting the bad guys while trying to stay alive on their own.

The author, Eoin Colfer (author of the 'Artemis Fowl' series) does a fantastic job with the story development. The twists and turns are pretty consistent and I found myself thinking about it throughout the day; wondering what might happen next.

It's a really great book. I don't know if a sixth grader would feel the same as I do, but I'm a fan and totally recommend it.

The Supernaturalist (Golden Duck Awards. Eleanor Cameron Award for Middle Grades (Awards))

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