They use technology a lot with the Gizmo. They can track everyone in their group and keep in touch with each other. With the cameras, they can view areas to see any danger ahead, etc. It helps the twins when they get to the Congo. We'll see how this will work against them later in the novel.
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It reminds me of Michael Crighton's novel, Congo where the team seeking the diamond mine were completely dependent upon their uplink with Houston. They were very unaware of weather conditions and their natural surroundings without being told this information via Houston and their onsite instruments (eventually destroyed). It does make for a more vibrant plot....
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This novel almost has a futuristic and a prehistoric feel to it. Those two genres are very popular when it comes to getting boys excited about reading. I feel this novel would be very successful in an adolescent classroom, especially with the boys.
Also, does anyone think that this book uses two different characters to attract the different sexes to want to read more?
I agree, Derek--this is somewhat of a middle school boy book but I can see your point about balancing gender as well. It does combine prehistoric and futuristic elements. I've been reading Deep Storm over the break--kind of a sci-fi apocalyptic story but very engaging (like Clive Cussler novels) but an author I didn't know...
Tom
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