The Stellow Project

Becker, Shari

ISBN 10: 1501247573 ISBN 13: 9781501247576

Publisher: Brilliance Audio, 2015

Synopsis

When a killer storm unexpectedly hits Manhattan, seventeen-year-old Lilah Stellow’s dad insists that she and her younger sister, Flori, take refuge at their cabin in the mountains. But instead of joining them with the experimental drug that keeps Lilah alive, he disappears just as news reports name him as a prime suspect in an act of ecoterrorism.

As days pass without her medicine, Lilah finds herself teetering on the edge, caring for her sister, and growing increasingly certain they’re being watched. In her search for answers, Lilah is thrown into the center of a mystery involving an off-the-grid research facility and finds herself drawn in by Daniel, an intriguing boy who is the son of the lead scientist. As she dares to seek answers, Lilah slowly realizes that even the best intentions can go horribly wrong.

About this title

About the Author:

Shari Becker was born in Montreal, Quebec, and grew up speaking both English and French. As a child, she spent her summers in the Adirondack Mountains catching fireflies, minnows, and toads. After completing a master’s degree at New York University, Becker worked for Nickelodeon, Disney-owned companies, and an Emmy Award–winning puppeteer. She is the author of two picture books, including the Charlotte Zolotow Award–honored and Junior Library Guild–selected Maxwell’s Mountain. She now lives in Brookline, Massachusetts, with her husband, two daughters, and their dog.

From School Library Journal:

GR 8 UP—For Lilah Stellow, the act of breathing is often a Herculean task. As a result of her damaged lungs, her overprotective environmental scientist father has enforced climate-controlled spaces, experimental drugs, and invasive surgeries to keep her alive. But as a wild storm sweeps into New York City, even the best intentions fall flat, as everything in Lilah's perfectly ordered, safe life is swept up in the turmoil. Swoon-worthy romantic interest? Check. Secret research lab in the middle of the Adirondacks? Check. Eco-terrorism, betrayal, a crazy scene in which an SUV is almost blown off the road? Check, check, check. This speculative fiction/thriller is not only an intelligent pulse-racer, it's also a fun read. Though a read-alike for James Dashner's "The Maze Runner" series (Delacorte), its mystery and adventure are rooted in cool science. Becker keeps a riveting pace while developing a compelling backstory through flashbacks. She keeps readers engaged, but many will be frustrated by the cliff-hanger ending. Most of the characters are well drawn, complete with their foibles and unanswered questions, especially Lilah and her sister Flori. VERDICT A great addition to any dystopian collection that will appeal to fans of adventures and scientific thrillers, as well as reluctant readers. —Leighanne Law, Scriber Lake High School, WA

About this edition

• Publisher: Brilliance Audio
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1501247573
• ISBN 13: 9781501247576
• Binding: Audio CD