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Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 8.8
Points 17.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 89783
Points per Word 0.000189

Description

It is the 30th century, and most of humanity has chosen immortality by joining digital polises to become conscious software, while others have opted for robot bodies or remain as biological "fleshers." When an astrophysical disaster threatens to destroy Earth, Yatima, an orphan created from a Konishi polis mind seed, must lead a group of refugees in search of knowledge that could save the inhabitants from extinction.

Quick Summary

In a universe where humanity has transcended physical bodies, Yatima a newly awakened digital consciousness born without a home or family embarks on an unforgettable odyssey across space to find a place of belonging. Readers will be swept into mind-bending world-building, philosophical questions about identity and existence, and a protagonist you can't help to root for as they face cosmic challenges and discover what it truly means to be alive. If your kid loves intellectually rich science fiction like Ender's Game or The Diamond Age, they'll be completely absorbed by this. Perfect for teens in grades 9-12 who enjoy thought-provoking stories that stretch their imagination.