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The Starry Rift
Tales of New Tomorrows
By Strahan, Jonathan
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-67006-059-7
- Publisher
- Viking
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on June 1, 2008
Gr 8-Up This inspiring collection of short stories contains contributions from authors who are well known in the science-fiction genre, including Neil Gaiman, Corey Doctorow, Garth Nix, and Scott Westerfeld. As the subtitle indicates, the selections look forward to what life might be like in the distant, and not-so-distant, future. Some common sci-fi tropes are explored...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
Multi-contributor collections can be a tricky business, but this YA-aimed offering from seasoned sci-fi anthologist Strahan excels, maintaining a continuity of theme and quality across a fantastically varied spread of worlds and futures. The sixteen stories by a mix of acclaimed YA and adult authors showcase settings ranging from bleak near-futures to careening spaceships and extraterrestrial communities. Each is followed by an author's note and brief biography. Scott Westerfeld's bibliophilic "Ass-Hat Magic Spider" establishes...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2008
This sixteen-story anthology maintains continuity of theme and quality across a variety of worlds, ranging from bleak near-futures to extraterrestrial commu...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
