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The Softwire

Awakening on Orbis 4

by PJ Haarsma
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The Softwire series careens to a conclusion as JT comes to terms with the startling truth about his destiny on the Rings of Orbis. (Ages 12 and up)

Johnny Turnbull now knows that his sister, Ketheria, is the Scion — a long-awaited being who will bring understanding and healing to the universe. But what about him? As the Scion's protector and guardian, JT is expected to start training to become a Space Jumper, a mercenary soldier who can jump through time and space. And he's not happy about it, especially as he promised his girlfriend, Max, he would never take on that dangerous role, which could take him who-knows-how-far away. Can anything — or any one — guide Johnny to his true calling? And as new trouble brews on Orbis, will even Space Jumper skills be enough to help JT protect his sister and his friends?

  • Creators

  • Series

    Softwire

  • Publisher

  • Release date

    April 14, 2010

  • Formats

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9780763652388

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9780763652388
      • File size: 858 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Levels

    • Lexile® Measure: 660
    • Text Difficulty: 3

  • Reviews

    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 2010
      Multimedia Review Staff Video/DVD Art-General Laurence Gartel: Digital Media Artist. DVD. 13:35 min. Crystal Prods. 2009. ISBN 978-1-56290-631-3. $39.95.

      Gr 9 UpThis short documentary spotlights digital media artist Laurence Gartel and his work in an interview format as he discusses his processes and digital media in general. Gartel is considered by many to be the father of digital media. He takes a photo and, using different computer software, enhances it to create a unique piece of art. His favorite piece, "Coney Island Baby," is a collage of parts of photos that speak to the history of Coney Island. Every line of this wonderfully constructed visual feast takes the eye from detail to detail to create the feel of action while vibrant colors create a kaleidoscope of motion and mood. Among his influences are Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, and Nam June Paik. He admonishes aspiring artists to "make some noise" and constantly push the limits of comfort to be successful. For over 30 years, Gartel's art has evolved to show a time line of the most recent advances in technology that are used to enhance his original photos. This film introduces a digital genius and an art form that will be appealing to students."Jeana Actkinson, ESC XI Regional Service Center, Ft. Worth, TX"

      Copyright 2010 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

    • The Horn Book

      July 1, 2010
      JT is an indentured human worker in an alien society with a sister who is a prophesied savior. In Haarsma's fourth Softwire installment, JT learns more about his origins and makes some difficult decisions about the future. Despite a slow start and one character's all-too-easy transformation from villain to sidekick, the novel avoids formulaic traps by sustaining tension that leads to many satisfying revelations.

      (Copyright 2010 by The Horn Book, Incorporated, Boston. All rights reserved.)

Formats

  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

subjects

Languages

  • English

Levels

  • Lexile® Measure:660
  • Text Difficulty:3

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