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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The first novel of an action-packed, thought-provoking science fiction trilogy. Launched by the people of a dying Earth more than a century ago, a ship carrying the seed of humankind hurtles through space. Its mission is to find a habitable world for the children whom it has created from its genetic banks.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The classic YA science fiction adventure by Nebula and Locus Award-winning author Pamela Sargent <p/>The ship hurtles through space. Deep within its core, it carries the seed of humankind. Launched by the people of a dying Earth over a century ago, its mission is to find a habitable world for the children--fifteen-year-old Zoheret and her shipmates--whom it has created from its genetic banks. <p/>To Zoheret and her shipmates, Ship has been mother, father, and loving teacher, preparing them for their biggest challenge: to survive on their own, on an uninhabited planet, without Ship's protection. Now that day is almost upon them...but are they ready to leave Ship? Ship devises a test. And suddenly, instincts that have been latent for over a hundred years take over. Zoheret watches as friends become strangers--and enemies. Can Zoheret and her companions overcome the biggest obstacle to the survival of the human race--themselves?</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"A melding of the psychological and the high adventure story, this gripping, emotion-evoking narrative is the first young adult novel by the author of <i>Watchstar </i>and other adult science fiction." --<i>Booklist, Starred Review</i> <p/>"The story is thought-provoking and full of odd surprises." --<i>School Library Journal</i> <p/>"This fascinating novel is very reminiscent of the better Heinlein juveniles (particularly <i>Tunnel in the Sky</i>)... A very impressive novel...should not be overlooked." --<i>San Francisco Chronicle</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Pamela Sargent</b> has won the Nebula Award, the Locus Award, and has been a finalist for the Hugo Award. She lives with writer George Zebrowski in upstate New York.</p>

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