The first middle grade novel in an exciting new series from acclaimed author Diana Peterfreund. Gillian Seagret doesn't listen to people who say her father's a crackpot. His conspiracy theories about the lost technology of Cold War–era rocket scientist Dr. Aloysius Underberg may have cost him his job and forced them to move to the middle of nowhere, but Gillian knows he's right and plans to prove it. Enlisting the help of her skeptical younger…
4.3Overall Score
Omega City
Reader's Review A fast-paced, adventure book full of mystery and intrigue, cool gadgets and a secret city underground reminiscent of 'City of Ember'. Although older readers might find the ...
Reader’s Review
A fast-paced, adventure book full of mystery and intrigue, cool gadgets and a secret city underground reminiscent of ‘City of Ember’. Although older readers might find the storyline cliche and predictable, all the interesting scientific and historic information combined with plenty of adventure will engage most preteen and middle school readers. More of a fun book than one with educational value.
To look out for
- Romance: Main character and her friend discuss how cute the pizza delivery boy is. They call him hot, and her friend wants him as a future husband. This
- Language: character is said to swear, but words are not mentioned.
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