The Ark by Laura Liddell Nolen...There’s a meteor headed for Earth, and there is only one way to survive. It’s
the final days of earth, and sixteen-year-old Char is right where she
belongs: in prison. With her criminal record, she doesn’t qualify for a
place on an Ark, one of the five massive bioships designed to protect
earth’s survivors during the meteor strike that looks set to destroy the
planet. Only a select few will be saved – like her mom, dad, and
brother – all of whom have long since turned their backs on Char. If
she ever wants to redeem herself, Char must use all the tricks of the
trade to swindle her way into outer space, where she hopes to reunite
with her family, regardless of whether they actually ever want to see
her again, or not . . .The Ark by Laura Liddell Nolen is Smart and fresh, with writing that will capture your imagination and a protagonist that will wrap herself around your heart. I was on a sci-fi binge for a while and The Ark fit right in. I also love dystopian novels and again The Ark fits that category too. The story centers on Charlotte or Char, and her escape from the planet that will be destroyed without question. It's also a story of redemption, family, and survival as Char aims to escape from her prison and reunite with her family, even though her family has virtually abandoned her since she became a petty thief and delinquent. Will her well earned "skills" help her survive and find peace? You'll have to read The Ark to find out! I enjoyed it and read it as part of The Ark Book Tour sponsored by Pump Up Your Book! If you enjoy Dystopian and YA Sci-fi/fantasy with a strong female protagonist, you should enjoy it too!
Want to read the first Chapter?! Here's a link!
About Laura Liddell Nolen... Laura grew up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she spent an excellent
childhood playing make-believe with her two younger brothers. The Ark
is the direct result of those stories and a lifelong devotion to
space-themed television. It received a Work in Progress Grant from the
Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators. Laura has a degree
in French and a license to practice law, but both are frozen in
carbonite at present. She lives in Texas with her family.
Read more about Laura Liddell Nolen at her website, www.lauraliddellnolen.com
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