The Second Ship

How young adult science fiction should be done. There isn't much teenage angst when you compare it with your standard YA fare. I gave up YA fiction for a while precisely because of all the angst. Smart kids with non-idiot adults is also pretty rare in YA fiction. Sure the kids are a little too nice and the adults are probably a bit over-indulgent or naive. I think the is handled pretty well, considering the author is writing for a younger audience.

Intriguing Start

This is the first book in the series I have read, and I definitely recommend the series. Chronologically, this series should be read second. I decided to read them in the order published instead. I did find some situations unrealistic, but overall the story could new very plausible under the circumstances.