Regenesis (End of Days) - Softcover

Walters, Eric

Softcover

ISBN 10: 038568309X ISBN 13: 9780385683098

Publisher: Tundra Books, 2015

Synopsis

An asteroid has hit the Earth: the end of the world is just beginning. Billy and his companions have been taking refuge in outer space to avert this catastrophe. But what will it take to survive?
     This dramatic second book in an electrifying duology will have readers at the edges of their seats as they discover that survival above is as difficult as survival below.

About this title

About the Author:

ERIC WALTERS is one of Canada's most popular and prolific authors for young readers. He has published more than 60 books, and has been honoured with near-countless awards. He was recently named to the Order of Canada. A non-stop promoter and visiting school speaker, Eric lives in Toronto, Canada.

From School Library Journal:

Gr 7–10—An incoming asteroid is projected to end all life on Earth and 100 highly skilled children and four adults wait in space until the time when it is safe to return to the planet. With the isolated society that has formed on the space station, many dynamic relationships develop and evolve, though characterization does take a backseat to plot, which is what really drives this space adventure. Readers will feel immediately immersed in the communal space atmosphere and connected to the fate of the crew. It may be a stretch to imagine the population of Earth would allow a 16-year-old to lead a mission this large, but the politics of all that entails is captivating and richly drawn. Fans of Ender's Game will appreciate the attention paid to the importance of leadership skills and those that enjoyed the problem solving aspects of Andy Weir's The Martian (Broadway, 2014) will be right at home as disaster inevitably strikes. Although there is a prequel, End of Days (Doubleday Canada, 2011), this book can stand alone and the cliff-hanger ending will drive all readers straight to the next installment. VERDICT This exciting adventure will please sci-fi fans, specifically those who enjoy reading about rebuilding a society after a catastrophic event.—Carrie Shaurette, Dwight-Englewood School, Englewood, NJ

About this edition

• Publisher: Tundra Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 038568309X
• ISBN 13: 9780385683098
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 336