The Tomb by S.A. Bodeen
on September 25th 2018
ISBN: 1250055555
Pages: 256
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What if the world you knew was just a mirage? Kiva thought she was growing up in ancient Egypt, but really she has been asleep in deep space on a ship that houses some of the remaining humans. The Earth was hit by a meteorite that led to an impact winter causing humans to flee to space. Now that Kiva is awake, she must grapple with her new reality and help Seth find a much-needed part to their ship. When they encounter other survivors, they begin to realize that “stranger danger” is applicable in space as it is on Earth. This middle-grade sci-fi, post-apocalyptic, survival novel also manages to weave in a little romance. The action will keep the readers engaged in the story, even if the characters feel a little flat. Although this is not Bodeen best book, her fans will want to read it and the cliffhanger ending will bring readers back for the sequel.

Recommended for grades 6 through 9.

Elizabeth Andersen, Librarian, Westbrook High School