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Cyberia

Prime Evil
by Chris Lynch
148p. 978-0-54502-795-3.
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Gr 4—6—As punishment for foiling Dr. Gristle's evil plans in Cyberia (2008) and Monkey See, Monkey Don't (2009, both Scholastic), Zane is now being sent to "camp"...outside! In a world full of technology, it has become unthinkable to actually go outdoors. Zane, however, sees the opportunity as an adventure-until he arrives and finds himself living in a barn with hostile animal roommates. Able to communicate with them, he tries to reason them into a better mood, but this is an impossible task since Dr. Gristle's brother, Bucky, and his wife are purposely riling the creatures into a frenzy. As Zane learns more about the angry animals' conditions on the ranch, he discovers Dr. Gristle's newest plot to use "CattleLivid Converters" as an energy source. With the help of new friend, Edmund, Zane hopes to thwart the evil doctor's plans once and for all. Lynch finishes the trilogy with another fun science-fiction adventure. Full of slapstick humor and an interesting plot, this is a sure winner for fans of the first two books.—Jessica Miller, New Britain Public Library, CT
This third book finds Zane sentenced to hard labor on a ranch after stopping Dr. Gristle's evil plans. Although Zane's ability to speak with animals usually leads to instant friendship, he struggles to determine why the furiously antagonistic ranch creatures are so intent upon harming him. The fast-paced, witty narration and over-the-top characters make for an enjoyable and humorous read.
Reviewed by Jessica Miller , Feb 01, 2011

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