Lancaster, M. A. (2011). Human.4. New York: Egmont. Through a series of cassette tapes, Kyle tells the story of how his world went decidely wrong. While participating in a magic show, Kyle and three others are hypnotized by their friend Danny. But once they awaken, things are not the same. The computer and television set in his house doesn't work although some strange code or language seems to stream across the screens. Something's wrong with his parents too, and Kyle quickly realizes that he is no longer safe in his own home, much less his own town. Over time, he and the others realize that there has been an upgrade of the humans in their town, and they are now obsolete. Apparently, human emotions and some of the very things that make us human have been lost in the upgrade, and the small band must decide what to do. There are all sorts of twists and turns in the story, but it stays with readers long after the last page is turned.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Human.4
Lancaster, M. A. (2011). Human.4. New York: Egmont. Through a series of cassette tapes, Kyle tells the story of how his world went decidely wrong. While participating in a magic show, Kyle and three others are hypnotized by their friend Danny. But once they awaken, things are not the same. The computer and television set in his house doesn't work although some strange code or language seems to stream across the screens. Something's wrong with his parents too, and Kyle quickly realizes that he is no longer safe in his own home, much less his own town. Over time, he and the others realize that there has been an upgrade of the humans in their town, and they are now obsolete. Apparently, human emotions and some of the very things that make us human have been lost in the upgrade, and the small band must decide what to do. There are all sorts of twists and turns in the story, but it stays with readers long after the last page is turned.
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