{"product_id":"the-silver-ship-and-the-sea-paperback","title":"The Silver Ship and the Sea - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBrenda Cooper\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYoung prisoners of war for as long as they can remember . . . \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrisoners of a war they barely remember, Fremont's Children must find a way to survive in a world that abhors their very nature. Or they must discover a way to leave it...\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Six genetically enhanced children are stranded on the colony planet Fremont in a war between genetic purists and those that would tinker with the code. Orphaned, the children have few remnants of their heritage other than an old woman who was abandoned at the end of the war, and a mysterious silver ship that appears to have no doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo keep themselves alive, the children must leave the safety of the insular community and brave the beautiful but dangerous wilds of Fremont. Is it an echo of their own natures, or a proving ground of their genetic worth?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this battle of wills and principles, what does the future hold for Fremont's Children?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fast-paced and full-bodied, \"Silver Ship\" is character-driven hard SF at its best.\"- \u003cem\u003eThe Seattle Times\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Distinctive characterizations, well-limned interrelationships, and the vividly realized Fremont contribute to an exciting coming-of-age story with a strong message about the evils of prejudice.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"YAs are sure to relate to the travails and exploits of these extraordinary young people.\"-\u003cem\u003eBooklist, Starred Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is an adventure story, because life on this planet can be treacherous, but it is also a story about the relationships between insiders and outsiders, between adults and the teens who are about to surpass them, and between people who need each other in order to survive.\"- \u003cem\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Cooper's ...first solo effort combines the feel of classic sf adventure with strong, character-driven storytelling and lays the foundation for other tales set in her brave new world.... Suitable for both adult and YA sf collections.\"- \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Good plot, with some nice touches...Characterizations were particularly well done.\"-\u003cem\u003eLocus\u003c\/em\u003e\"The relationships and issues are more than intricate enough to satisfy more mature readers. But the protagonists are young, and the themes are ones that must necessarily speak to young adult readers. Enjoy.\"-\u003cem\u003eAnalog\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected by Booklist as one of the top ten 2007 adult books for youth to read.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Winner of the Endeavour Award\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 410\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.91 x 8.5 x 5.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 08, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52537800982835,"sku":"9781614755432","price":28.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/bjdXQ0wrczRtRzgrdngxK1ZjUGVxZz09.webp?v=1760821153","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-silver-ship-and-the-sea-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}