Betrayal on Orbis 2

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In this follow-up to "The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1," Johnny Turnbull--the first human softwire--finds more danger and intrigue on the next ring of Orbis.

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School Library Journal (07/01/2008)
Gr 59A sequel to "The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1" (Candlewick, 2006). Johnny Turnbull, 14, is a "softwire" who can use his mind to communicate with any computer. He and fellow "knud-niks," who were enslaved to alien Guarantors on the Rings of Orbis to pay off their parents' debts, are sent to Orbis 2 now that their duties on the first ring are complete. Here they encounter harsher conditions, crueler Guarantors, and a web of political intrigue centered around the harvest of valuable crystals. JT is the only one capable of communicating with the Samirans, the gigantic aquatic aliens who have been cooling the crystals for many rotations and are now showing signs of unrest. The story and mysteries are compelling but complicated, and a working knowledge of the first book's events and vocabulary is essential. The characters are recognizable types, but the actions are morally nuanced: in one of the most memorable scenes, cruel Odran puts JT in charge of the other young human workers and forces him to punish Switzer, a bully, with an electric-shock device. Themes of family, political maneuvering, tension between races, and the desire to escape captivity are palpable throughout."Megan Honig, New York Public Library" Copyright 2008 Reed Business Information.

ISBN: 0763627100 | EAN: 9780763627102
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)  | Publication Date: March, 2008

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