The Destiny of Linus Hoppe [Library Binding]

Anne-Laure Bondoux (Author), Catherine Temerson (Translator)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Linus Hoppe has always lived in Realm One, an ideal world. Now, at 14, he must be tested by the Great Processor to determine where he deserves to live from here on. If he achieves a high score, nothing in his life will change. But if he scores too low, he’ll be relegated to an inferior realm, possibly far from his family and friends. There’s really nothing for Linus to worry about—unless, of course, he chooses to alter his destiny.


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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-9-This futuristic thriller examines the concepts of humanity and trust. Like all 14-year-olds in Paris, Linus must be tested by the Great Processor to determine where he will spend the remainder of his life. If his score is high, he will continue to live near his family in Realm One, an ideal world. If his scores are low, his life will be forever changed as he is sent to live in the polluted, smelly Realm Two, or Realm Three, which is reserved for rebels and others in need of "reeducation." The anxiety felt by those anticipating the test is clear at the onset and intensifies as the time nears. Upset by the inequity of the system, Linus contemplates the dangerous act of tampering with the exam results and joins forces with his sister, his best friend, and two new friends from Realm Two to get assigned there. Reminiscent of Jonas in Lois Lowry's The Giver (Houghton, 1993), the teen embarks on a dangerous quest that becomes more intense as the trustworthiness of friends is questioned. Despite some awkward phrasing, this tale is engaging enough for reluctant readers. Fans will anticipate its sequel.-Jessi Platt, Auburn Public Library, AL
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Gr. 6-9. In a future Paris, Linus lives with his family in the Protected Zone among society's elite--those who at the age of 14 were tested by the Great Processor and found worthy of existence at the highest level of comfort and security. Through the Internet Linus finds Yosh, a teen in a lesser realm, who, like Linus, is fast approaching his fourteenth birthday and the test before the Great Processor. Both boys, certain they will be assigned to the realms they already inhabit to preserve society's structure, attempt to beat the system and alter their destinies. Bondoux's action-oriented story is an intriguing attempt at a utopian/dystopian future from the teen perspective, but lacks the necessary weight and detail to relay its message successfully. Readers may struggle with the English translation of this French work, which contains some stilted dialogue and, at times, has an unfamiliar cadence. Nonetheless, younger teens who enjoyed Lowry's The Giver (1993), Gathering Blue (2000), and messenger (2004), and Haddix's Shadow Children series, may find something to like. Holly Koelling
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 160 pages
• Publisher: Delacorte Books for Young Readers (May 10, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385902557
• ISBN-13: 978-0385902557
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #6,075,601 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This review is from: The Destiny of Linus Hoppe (Hardcover)

The Destiny of Linus Hoppe is about a 14-year-old boy that is about to take the test by the Great Processor. Linus Hoppe lives in Realm One, the best place to live. The Great Processor decides what Realm you are in after you takes its test. If you score a 150 or higher, you are in Realm One. If you score lower than 150 you are in one of the inferior Realms. Lots of 14-year-olds would kill to be in Realm One, but not Linus Hoppe. Linus wants to be in Realm Two after living in Realm One all his life. In order to make sure he lives in Realm Two, Linus has to outwit the Great Processor with some help of his friends. It is risky to try to outwit the Great Processor, if the Internet Police catch him, he'll get arrested or get put into Realm Three. Will he back down?
The Destiny of Linus Hoppe is in the genre Science Fiction. I rate this book five out of five stars, because Anne-Laure Bondoux wrote this book in a way that made you want to keep on reading even though it's 12:00 in the morning. It was also the perfect length, not to long, not to short. The plot was perfect too.
Anne-Laure Bondoux did a fabulous job writing The Destiny of Linus Hoppe. Anne-Laure Bondoux wrote this book at the perfect length and she also did a very good job drawing the reader in. I could picture every scene in the book. I could see what it smelt like, tasted like, looked like, and felt like. The Destiny of Linus Hoppe is a great book to read.