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Unwind by Neal Shusterman It's the future and after the second Civil War in the United States fought by the pro-life and pro-choice armies, things are very very different now. There is no abortion, but you can "stork" a baby to another family. Between the ages of 13-17, your parents have the right to "unwind" you.... And unwinding isn't a bad thing. People throughout the world need help, and teens provide it. All it takes is a trip to a harvest camp, and your unwinding will help people see, replace lost limbs, even replace parts of a brain to those with needs. This is the story of three teens who fight against the system. Risa has lived in a state home; Connor has parents who have chosen to unwind him; and Lev has become a tithe; Their separate stories become one and what they will endure to reach the age of 18 and freedom. Although this takes place in the future, history does repeat itself. Glimmers of Nazism and the Holocaust as well as the battle between ethics, family life, and debatable experiments all preface and become the basis of this well-written story of science, life and justice in the future. Exceptionally riveting, this is one of the best books I've picked up this year. All I can say is wow...... c. Simon & Schuster, 2007 Naomi Bates Northwest High School Library nbates@nisdtx.org -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------