Bibliography
Reichs, K. (2010). Virals. New York: Razorbill.
454 pages
Plot
Fourteen-year-old Tory Brennan is a young girl living on a secluded island off the coast of South Carolina. The island is inhabited by scientists working for Charleston University and their family. When Tory is exploring Loggerhead, an island owned and operated by the Charleston University faculty, she finds a small pack of wolf-dogs. However, one day the pup from the pack has gone missing. When Tory and her friends go to investigate they find the pup in a secluded office on Loggerhead Island. Sick, the pup is taken to a bunker where Tory and her friends revive the dog. However, suddenly each of the friends begin to experience heightened senses, they begin to wonder what exactly they have uncovered on Loggerhead Island.
Review
Written by Kathy Reichs, famous for her adult novels, Virals is a spin off on her Temperance Brennan books. Reichs’ young adult novel uses much of her knowledge as a forensic anthropologist to create the novel. Virals emphasizes tweens to take responsibility over their actions and to not be afraid of standing up for what they believe. In this sense, Reichs’ work is very much in line with tween development in becoming adept with abstract reasoning and a greater emphasis on social and political participation. The novel itself is fast-paced and thought provoking, crossing genres such as science fiction and mystery. Overall an interesting read, Virals is a great tween read.
Genre
Science Fiction
Reading Level/Interest Level
This novel would most appeal to older tweens in grades 6 – 8.
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Author Blogs/Webpage
http://www.kathyreichs.com/
Reichs, K. (2010). Virals. New York: Razorbill.
454 pages
Plot
Fourteen-year-old Tory Brennan is a young girl living on a secluded island off the coast of South Carolina. The island is inhabited by scientists working for Charleston University and their family. When Tory is exploring Loggerhead, an island owned and operated by the Charleston University faculty, she finds a small pack of wolf-dogs. However, one day the pup from the pack has gone missing. When Tory and her friends go to investigate they find the pup in a secluded office on Loggerhead Island. Sick, the pup is taken to a bunker where Tory and her friends revive the dog. However, suddenly each of the friends begin to experience heightened senses, they begin to wonder what exactly they have uncovered on Loggerhead Island.
Review
Written by Kathy Reichs, famous for her adult novels, Virals is a spin off on her Temperance Brennan books. Reichs’ young adult novel uses much of her knowledge as a forensic anthropologist to create the novel. Virals emphasizes tweens to take responsibility over their actions and to not be afraid of standing up for what they believe. In this sense, Reichs’ work is very much in line with tween development in becoming adept with abstract reasoning and a greater emphasis on social and political participation. The novel itself is fast-paced and thought provoking, crossing genres such as science fiction and mystery. Overall an interesting read, Virals is a great tween read.
Genre
Science Fiction
Reading Level/Interest Level
This novel would most appeal to older tweens in grades 6 – 8.
Similar Content
Hoot by Carl Hiaasen
Author Blogs/Webpage
http://www.kathyreichs.com/
http://viralstheseries.com/
Personal thoughts
I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit long, but the author does an excellent job writing in a realistic voice, and keeping the material fresh.
Subjects/themes
Genetic Research
Murder
Friendship
High School Life
Awards
Amazon’s Best Book of the Month for November
Series information
No known sequels at this time, however the author’s webpage does indicate that this book will be a series.
Character names/descriptions
Tory Brennan: Great Niece of Temperance Brennan, leader of the “virals.”
Cooper: The wolf-dog pup whom the virals adopt and take care of after being rescued from the facility on Loggerhead Island.
Shelton, Hiram (Hi), and Ben: The other kids on living on Morris island who are friends with Tory.
Annotation
When Tory saves a wolf-dog and nurses it back to health, she begins to experience extra-sensory abilities. However, when the laboratory head discovers the wolf-dog missing, Tory must run from the adults to protect her and others.
Personal thoughts
I really enjoyed this book. It was a bit long, but the author does an excellent job writing in a realistic voice, and keeping the material fresh.
Subjects/themes
Genetic Research
Murder
Friendship
High School Life
Awards
Amazon’s Best Book of the Month for November
Series information
No known sequels at this time, however the author’s webpage does indicate that this book will be a series.
Character names/descriptions
Tory Brennan: Great Niece of Temperance Brennan, leader of the “virals.”
Cooper: The wolf-dog pup whom the virals adopt and take care of after being rescued from the facility on Loggerhead Island.
Shelton, Hiram (Hi), and Ben: The other kids on living on Morris island who are friends with Tory.
Annotation
When Tory saves a wolf-dog and nurses it back to health, she begins to experience extra-sensory abilities. However, when the laboratory head discovers the wolf-dog missing, Tory must run from the adults to protect her and others.
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