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AUTHOR:   K.V. Johnasen
AGES:   9th – 12th
REVIEW:   Admittedly, this book took some time to get into.  The beginning was slow.  You can check the plot summary at Barnes and Noble.  Once the action gets going in this book, the plot picks up.  The focus of the story is on precocious Jordan and Helen, who seem to spend too much time alone entertaining themselves.  After Cassandra is born, we find out very little about her/it.  So, Cassandra is not really developed as a potential character.  There is quite a bit of technical language sprinkled throughout, but particularly at the beginning.  I think this significantly contributes to the plodding plot.  The story, however, is reminiscent of a Michael Crichton novel.  The plot just isn't quite as quick, moving and engaging.