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The Clone Codes #1 (2011)

by Patricia C. McKissack(Favorite Author)

3.5 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

0439929849 (ISBN13: 9780439929844)

languge

English

genre

Fantasy

publisher

Scholastic Press

series

The Clone Codes

review 1: i stand by the ratings when i say that i liked it. its not the most amazing thing that I've read but it is something that i would suggest to people. i don't really know what to say about it other than it was a good read but its not something that i would lose sleep over just to finish. (not to mention its a really short book, but that's besides the point) i like the characters and the plot line is really interesting but it didnt hook me in and keep me there. the detail is somwthing that i can imagine in my head so thats another plus, but its not OH MY GOD I MUST FIND OUT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!!! its a trilogy so i am curious to see what happens next. Long story short: It's a good book you should read it if you dont like long books. also if you do like long books its still a go... moreod read that is over pretty quick.
review 2: I really like the book The Clone Codes by Patricia C. McKissack. I think when Patricia was writing this book she was thinking of a way to explain the past in a modern, exciting, and interesting way. This book takes place in 2170. Leanna is a thirteen year old girl attending what is called a virtual school, she doesn’t even leave home. She uses special glasses to take part in all her classes, even p.e., her favorite is history. They get to experience what it was like to be there, you would never guess you weren’t really there, it feels so real.She lives with just her mom because her twin sister and father passed away due to a fatal car crash. Since this book takes place in the future there are many improvements in technology. The government has created clones of humans to do work and make their lives easier, but there is a lot of debate on whether or not they should be treated like humans. The government doesn’t think so, but Leanna’s mom has different ideas. She is part of an illegal organization for clone rights called The Liberty Bell Movement. She truly believes, like others, that clones have emotions, should have rights, and should be treated like human beings. One day she is caught and taken away by the government. Leanna realizes her mom has left a video behind for her to watch to explain some things. She explains that when she became pregnant they decided they wanted to have a human daughter and a clone, Leanna is the clone and she can’t believe it. Leanna must learn to accept it and fight for the cause.There is a very strong simile between the clones struggles to receive freedom and the African Americans in the United States. I think she was trying to explain this in a modern and easy way to understand as well as entertain us.The book flowed really nicely and it went in very logical order. I liked the detailed description and how it could make you feel like you are really there. There was always something going on to keep you engaged and wanting to know more. The word structure was good. There were a few big words in it because it takes place in the future with new things and new concepts, but Patricia still made it easy to understand. It was written for teens so the language and style is easy to follow, but at the same time it doesn’t seem dumbed down. It never became boring and I never wanted to put it down. “So what if this is virtual--it feels so real. The smells of early autumn and the sounds of night creatures are all around me. What a cool way to learn history.” (Mckissack 2)This passage is at the very beginning when Leanna is doing school work. I chose this quote because I liked how it shows the kind of world Leanna lives in and the things she gets to experience. It also shows how technology can make things seem so real even when they aren’t. It’s also possible that something like this could be around in the future.“‘No, Leanna. It’s the other way around. Honey, you’re the clone.’Suddenly it felt like all the air had been sucked out of the room.A punch in the stomach. That is what this news is. A fist to my gut.The other way around. Leanna...you’re the clone.My tears seem to be laced with acid-- oh, do they sting.‘Are you saying… I’m …’ I force myself to spit out the words. ‘… a Second?’V-Mom nods. ‘Yes, Leanna, a clone.’I rip off my commglasses and hurl them against the wall. ‘It’s not true!’ I scream. ‘Stop saying that!’ I pound the wall. ‘I’m not a clone!’ I gag on my words. My throat feels thick, and I throw up.‘Clones are not human! I’m human!’Staying in the same room with this news is unbearable. I have to get out of here.” (Mckissack 60-61)This passage is after her mom is taken and she is watching the video. She is informed she is a clone. I chose this passage because it is really important to the plot line as well as I really like how effective it is. This really helps us understand how Leanna is feeling and her stand on clones and who they are as people. This passage is very critical to the story and understanding Leanna.One of the tips I got from this book for writing would be having a secret message. Patricia wrote a book that was interesting and fun to read, but also a book with meaning. It helped for me to understand some things about slavery and civil rights. I also liked how much action was going on in the book. I didn’t want to ever put it down. I should read my work and see if I would get bored while reading it and then change it to make it more interesting. I also thought the book flowed really well and it was easy to follow and comprehend. I need to make sure my readers understand my thinking and I should write with that in mind. less

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