The clone codes book

They are manufactured and overtime their parts malfunction. Im very glad now that ive read it and will be passing it on to my daughter in a year or two, when shes a bit more involved in chapter books this is. But when she finds out that she and her family are very special, she will find out the truth about clones, her family, and herself. The clone codes is a 1994 book by patricia and fredrick mckissack. The clone codes pat mckissack, fredrick mckissack, john. Patricia mackissackbook 1 of the clone codes seriespublisher. The futuristic setting, the science fiction element, and the nonstop action made this novel a complete page turner. This powerful story is designed to get our children to think about this kind of discrimination and oppression and this would make a great group or bookclub discussion book. The clone code book 1 was far more exciting than the next two but you just have to read them because the first was so exciting and you want to know what happens in the end. Gabby reese setting i would recommend this book to people who enjoy short novels since this book is only 165 pages i would also recommend this book to people who like science fiction because this book is set in the future and has.

Set in the year 2, the world federation of nations determines through laws and regulations that all enhanced persons with three or more synthetic body or organ replacements are. Prereading activity look up information about the following historical figures. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Images courtesy of publishers, organizations, and sometimes their twitter handles. The clone codes scholastic 9780439929837 by patricia c. It consists of three books in total, published between 2010 and 2012. This series is set in a highly advanced technological 22nd century. And despite the novels shortness, there is plenty for the reader to take in. The clone codes scifi adventure trilogy continues with this second book that blends a futuristic society with pivotal moments in world history. It is about a girl, leanna, who lives in 22nd century america where human clones and cyborgs are treated like secondclass citizens, and what happens when she discovers that her parents are activists and that she is a clone. What everyone also knows is that clones are not human. It is the second book in the clone codes trilogy and is about houston ye, a teen cyborg who, with leanna a girl who discovered she is a clone in the first book, the clone codes, attempt to obtain civil rights for themselves. Mckissack is the author of several books about slavery and civil rights.

At the same time, the world federation of nations has issued an urgent decree to the massesfind houston ye, a cyborg, and leanna deberry, a clone, both fugitives. The mckissacks apparently took their writing teachers lessons about clarity and. Discussion guide the clone codes discussion guide a prereading activity and questions for discussing the clone codes by frederick l. Who are the main characters in the clone codes answers. From there i read the rest of the book, 170 pages, in one seating. Book 2 and 3 both continue on the journey of a society which does not except completely human individuals and the clone, cyborgs and anyone who does not fit into the limited definition of human join together to fight the government. In the 1800s, black slaves werent given the same rights as other people. Yet sometimes history must repeat itself until humanity learns from.

While im sure this is meant to lead into future novels which i cant wait to read, it just didnt feel like the ending of the clone codes was very satisfying. Virtual reality vr is a term that applies to computersimulated environments that can simulate places in the real world as well as in imaginary worlds. The book just needed more details and a better laid out plot. Using the clone codes in cooperation with a unit on slavery or the civil rights movement could go a long way towards helping the tween set gain a clearer picture of the issues involved. Patricia mckissack, fredrick mckissack, john patrick mckissack, patricia c. The mckissack tag team of writers patricia, husband fredrick and son john brings the future to life with commglasses, biobots, virtual school, viboguns, sky trams. Also every family owns a clone, but these clones are 05 human. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of the clone codes.

Thirteenyearold leanna has run from slave catchers with harriet tubman thanks to a virtual reality history class. These rules are known as the clone codes nine laws created by the governments clone humane society for the protection and processing of. In the year 2170 an underground abolitionist movement fights for t. My year reading a book from every country in the world. It is the year 2170, and leanna, daughter of a respected child psychologist, is a typical yearold interested in friends and sports. At the same time, the world federation of nations has issued an urgent decree to the masses find houston ye, a cyborg, and leanna deberry, a clone, both fugitives. The second book of the clone codes is a 2011 book by patricia and fredrick mckissack. The second book of the clone codes clone codes,2010 focuses on houston ye, the teen cyborg who helped the clone leanna escape the government forces seeking her in fulfillment of its policy of discrimination against any deemed not completely human.

John patrick mckissack on the run from a bounty hunter who arrested her mother for being part of a secret society devoted to freeing clones, thirteenyearold leanna learns amazing truths about herself and her family as. Buy book the clone codes 2010 online now in epub, mobi. Best of all, if after reading an ebook, you buy a paper version of the clone codes. Resources for this book save to list other books you might like related book resources. The cyborg wars are over and earth has peacefully prospered for more than one hundred years. Jan 01, 2011 the clone codes 2010 clone codes 2010 dont be fooled by the cover art, the authors are talking about full haptic systems including tactile information, smell, etc.

This book follows a young girl who is following in her mothers footstep steps to fight for freedom. Compare the clone codes of this book with the black codes of u. The clone codes is the first book theyve written with their son john mckissack. The opening sequence, which features twentysecond century kids running for their lives with harriet tubman, was thrilling. Mckissack, john mckissack, audiobook narrated by tara sands.

This third book, the visitors, is longer and as it wraps up the clone codes trilogy it does a great job of redeeming the series. Scholastic inc isbn 9780439929837 hardcover 192 pages 5. It is about a girl, leanna, who lives in 22nd century america where human clones and. Houstons life was saved by technology, but his nonhuman status resulted in abandonment by his. The clone codes by patrica, fred, and john mckissack. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.

The novel definitely something for all types of readers. Yet like many people in the year 2170, she believes clones arent human, and. The clone codes discussion guide a prereading activity and questions for discussing the clone codes by frederick l. Leanna deberry was a typical girl who, like most others, thought a clone was not considered human. This book had potential to be a really great story. A very popular book series written by author patricia c. While not perfect, the clone codes is a great, intelligent new ya novel and a fabulous start to a new series that can only get better. I really like the book the clone codes by patricia c. The clone codes is both educational and exciting for scifi lovers. Mckissack, john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. These rules are known as the clone codes nine laws created by the governments clone humane society for the protection and processing of clones. Yet sometimes history must repeat itself until humanity learns from its mistakes.

Apr 27, 2010 the clone codes gave me chills from the first lines. It tells of everything she has to go through to try and help a race of clones that nobody wants to help. It does have a cute cover but im not sure the premise made it as appealing as it actually is. The clone codes is a book i probably wouldnt have picked up while looking around a bookstore. Buy a cheap copy of the clone codes book by patricia c. In the next clone codes installment, houston, a cyborg, tells his story. Unfortunately, this is also one of those books where its hard to give too much description of the story without giving away the surprise twists that are in store for the reader. This final book of the clone codes plunges listeners into this strange reality. Mckissack and joch mckissack scholastic isbn 9780439929851 book one the clone codes, was an incredible story set in the future with a new kind of underground railroad for clones and cyborgs.

The clone codes 2010 clone codes 2010 dont be fooled by the cover art, the authors are talking about full haptic systems including tactile information, smell, etc. The clone codes gave me chills from the first lines. I think when patricia was writing this book she was thinking of a way to explain the past in a modern, exciting, and interesting way. By fredrick l mckissack and patricia c mckissack and john m mckissack. Synopsis the cyborg wars are over and earth has peacefully prospered for more than one hundred years. The clone codes reads quickly and, with shorter chapters, younger readers will eagerly scoop this one up. The clone codes is the first part of a planned trilogy. Parents and children could read this book together and then have discussions about the story and the questions it. When she wrote the clone codes, she wanted to approach her topic in a more futuristic way with a. The clone codes audiobooks listen to the full series. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. In the year 2170 an underground abolitionist movement fights for the freedom of cyborgs and clones, who are treated no better than slavesthe cyborg wars are over.

This final book of the clone codes plunges readers into this strange reality. This book will best be enjoyed by middle readers or older readers. The clone codes by patrica, fred, and john mckissack scholastic. In this futuristic society, a feed is embedded in the brain of every person to keep up a. The first sign that it is scifi is that there are cyborgs and clones. The clone codes by patrica, fred, and john mckissack youtube. It was amazing, and i could not wait for this one to come out. Why do humans learn so little from the mistakes of the past.

Mckissack and joch mckissack scholastic isbn 9780439929837 in the year 2170, a hundred years after the cyborg wars, humanity has had peace and prosperity, and yet things are not as rosy as they seem. In the year 2170, an underground abolitionist movement fights for the freedom of cyborgs and clones, who are treated no better than slaves. Im always on the lookout for good young adult science fiction, and this looked perfect. I think this book is geared toward middlegradeyounger readers and would be a great way to approach the topic of slavery and equal rights. Leanna is a thirteen year old girl attending what is called a virtual school, she doesnt even leave home. Mckissack is a book that focuses in the year 2170 and all activities are virtual even p. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version.