Pretty darned cool. Sci-fi/mystery/action. I enjoyed it in fourth grade, and again this past year.

This is interesting - its about four kids with special abilities who are held in a psychiatric center for children in the Adirondacks because they are considered 'abnormal" and so problematic. It is set in the not-to-distant-future where the earth is being torn apart by war and climate change. This is a good book to discuss the pervasiveness of violence in our society. ( )

Imagine if you would, being so smart you are totally misunderstood and feel completely alone. Imagine if you would how you would perceive the world and the world would perceive you. This is the story of 4 children who were labeled geniuses by society and how they struggled to fit in only to find that they couldn't and self destruct in the process. This is the story on how they unraveled and how they were selected for a unique group home project, where they are brought together to heal and discover that there is really a place for them in this world. And perhaps through healing themselves they might be able to heal the world.

I found this story to be a quick read and found the ideas presented in the book to be thought provoking on many levels. It addresses a lot of social issues and is on the verge of being an apocalyptic tale but just doesn't really follow through. When I read the final chapter a part of me thought "Oh, only if that really could happen in real life".Though I did feel the ending was rushed. On a scale 1-5, I would give it a 3-4 rating. I am sure a teenager would like it better than I since it is written for a youthful audience. ( )

Four young geniuses come togetherr and realize therere true powers. This story was touching. ( )