The Line

Reader: Maddie S
Age: 17
Title: The Line
Author: Teri Hall
Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub Date: March 2010
Galley: Yes
Recommend: Yes
How would you convince someone to read the book: I would tell him that in this story it helps us visualize a line between freedom and no freedom. The line is clearly defined in this story and the struggle to cross it.
Compelling Aspect of the Book: The most compelling aspect of this book would have to be the visualization of the line that is a symbol for something greater than I can comprehend. The line to the Away,with which Rachel is protected by isn't actually keeping something out, but keeping them in. The whole meaning of the Line is changed by the end of the book.
Comments: This story I think represents roughly what life may be like for us in the future. The Line that separates the people from the Away isn't after all keeping the Away out, but its keeping the people in. Thats the government's way of having control over these people. I found this visualization of what may be very powerful.
Cover: Yes, I found the cover very unique and entertaining. It pulled me in.
Did you finish: Yes
Age Range: 12-13
Quality: 3Q Readable
Popularity: 4P Broad general teen appeal