When my friend Joe and I read this in 7th Grade we were thoroughly impressed, and still mention scenes we recall.
Theodore Sturgeon’s characters and story development are excellent. His plots are slightly weaker, but still very good.
Rereading the book, I was struck by the nostalgia it stirred for 1930-40 mid western United States society. Seems a bit corny now that we have become so sophisticated.
This book is good reading for any boy or girl in the middle grades.
A lovely book. Somehow, despite the ages of the characters, I had never thought of it as a Middle Grade or YA book, but you’re absolutely right–young geeks like the girl I was mumblety years ago would love it.
More Than Human by Theodore Sturgeon
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I’d never heard of this book. It is great to see how you relate now to things that so affected you in the past. :)
Thanks for inviting me over, and for your comments in the anti-blogfest.
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A lovely book. Somehow, despite the ages of the characters, I had never thought of it as a Middle Grade or YA book, but you’re absolutely right–young geeks like the girl I was mumblety years ago would love it.
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