The second book of the series is a marked improvement over the first. DiTerlizzi seems to have better found his voice and weaves his story better. So, his background in illustration works to his advantage now, as his description is such that visualization of his words is accomplished with great ease.If I have a gripe, it is that I was nearly unable to find much that was unique here. I do not mean to cast this in a negative light, but the images associated with New Attica and even the new creatures that we meet: I cannot shake this overwhelming sense of deja vu. I feel as if I've already watched this in anime form and the book is simply allowing me to recall it.That said, I very much enjoyed this volume. As we explore and learn about New Attica, I'm reminded of watching episodes of Aeon Flux. Then when we leave the city, there's elements of Nausicaa and a myriad of other anime. Okay,so this is fun. I love the characters,including the new ones, and the dynamic of their relationships. Some characters are still more flat than others, but DiTerlizzi really has a way of making me emotionally attached to them. So much so that I had to peek ahead to make sure one of them was "okay" and would be back in the story later on! It's a quick, easy read, probably best suited for 5th or 6th graders, with complex back stories the play out as the story unfolds.
What do You think about Um Herói Para Wondla (2013)?
I so glad Hailey didn't die, and I love everything that happened with Eva.
—Raseel
Really enjoyed it, what a great and imaginative book.
—puhnasta
