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3.0 out of 5 stars ok, May 10 2004

By	Johnny Bravo & Friends (USA) - See all my reviews

I read this book for a book report. The cover caught my attention. I thought the book was ok. They should make a follow-up on Melly and Anny Beth. How their lives are with A.J. Then their lives should go down in history as a legend.

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5.0 out of 5 stars What Good Sci-Fi Should Aspire to Be, May 8 2004

By	Gregory McMahan (Tottori, Japan) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

This review is from: Turnabout (Paperback)

I am quite surprised that a young adult title could be so thought-provoking. It has all the elements of good science fiction- real people faced with a very timely and pressing problem, but set in a time and place where we the readers can view the protagonists as they attempt to find some sort of closure.

The book simultaneously deals with the social problems associated with aging and the perils of the new, improved DNA-based biotechnology. It also presents the old plot device, immortality and the fountain of youth, with skill and originality. Also, I felt the juxtaposition of teen protagonists into such a complicated situation was an excellent touch.

Although I liked both the characters and the premise, I especially liked the ending of the story. A book of this sort would make for a great made-for-TV movie that could be shown on some lazy mid-week afternoon.

In sum, this was a fine effort, based on very real present-day science. I just wish the tale had been a bit longer.

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5.0 out of 5 stars STUPENDOUS!, April 13 2004

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This book was really great! It's about some very old people who take a medication and start to grow younger! It's very exciting, so I read the book very quickly. I would recommend all boks from this author--Margaret Peterson Haddix. She's great!

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I thought that the book was great especially because I love sci-fi type stuff. It really makes you think about how one day, maybe, you'll be able to do exactly what Beth and... Read more

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