The Softwire: Betrayal on Orbis 2 (Softwire)

by PJ Haarsma (Goodreads author!)
The Softwire: Betrayal on Orbis 2 (Softwire)  
published March 25th 2008 by Candlewick
binding Hardcover
isbn 0763627100   (isbn13: 9780763627102)
pages 272
description Sci-fi fans will tear through this new adventure as Johnny Turnbull — first
human softwire — finds more danger and intrigue on the next ring of Orbis.
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date added
10-31-07



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Denise
Denise rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
02/13/08

bookshelves: kids-need-to-read-book-list
Read in February, 2008
recommends it for: young adults to adults, reluctant readers
The Softwire: Betrayal on Orbis 2 by PJ Haarsma continues the exciting adventures of the space orphans first portrayed in The Softwire: Virus on Orbis 1. The action begins in the very first sentence of the book and continues throughout the fast-paced book, but not without quiet moments of reflection interspersed to bring real emotional depth to the story.

In the first installment of this 4 book series, the protagonist, JT, and his fellow band of space traveling orphans, find th...more
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KeepOnFlyin
KeepOnFlyin rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
03/13/08

Read in March, 2008
I couldn't wait to get my hands on this second book of the Softwire series. I was so excited to continue reading about the adventures of JT and his friends and little sister. PJ Haarsma did not let me down!

I loved the entire book from start to end. As the children are moved to the second ring to begin working their next rotation, their lives continue to be filled with adventure and mysteries to be solved. Orbis 2 is much different than Orbis 1 and has such places as underground tunnels wi...more
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Shannon
Shannon rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
03/05/08

Read in March, 2008
recommends it for: anyone
I really enjoyed Betrayal on Orbis 2! I thought the characters had a lot of depth to them and I really felt connected. It was nice to see that the main character was flawed and had a lot of growing and learning to do. There was such a bond between him and his friends. I also felt connected to alien characters. Even though some of them were evil, I wanted to know why they were evil, what made them that way? I think that this book has a lot of adventure, is well written, and has an emotional eleme...more
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Sheila
Sheila rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
02/27/08

Read in February, 2008
recommends it for: reluctant readers and science fiction lovers
Betrayal on Orbis 2 is the kind of outer space adventure that I loved in middle school. With non-stop excitement, rich world building, and lots of cool aliens and technology, this is a great book for science fiction fans and reluctant readers.

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Paula
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02/09/08

Read in December, 2007
What a fantastic Christmas present to myself in aid of charity, the follow-up to PJ's Softwire Virus on Orbis One the next installement of JT's adventures on Orbis kept me so hooked that I read it in one sitting and am desperate for the next one:)
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Maggie
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07/21/08

Read in July, 2008
recommended to Maggie by: PJ Haarsma himself *sqeal*
recommends it for: Anyone.
I finished this book on a flight to Canada and I have to say this is definitely as good as the first one, if not better.
PJ Haarsma's writing is so good you won't be able to put it down, for anything. Even dinner. xD
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Alex
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04/09/08

bookshelves: series, teen-sci-fi
Read in April, 2008
Johnny Turball and company have their next set of adventures on the Rings of Orbis, and as is usual, nothing is what it seems.
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Michael
Michael rated it: 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars
05/27/08

bookshelves: already-read
recommended to Michael by: My teacher, Mrs Morris, and PJ Haarsma
recommends it for: People who liked the first Softwire book (ages 9- whatever)
My God! I have waited for this moment! It's coming out on March 25! eeep! Same day as my sister's birthday!
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Lioness
Lioness rated it: 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars
07/30/08

bookshelves: sci-fi, science-fiction, sf, teen
Not a bad sequel. Seems like it was too hastily written though - didn't flow as well as it should have.
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Shawn
Shawn rated it: 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars
04/26/08

bookshelves: science-fiction-fantasy
Read in April, 2008
Great fun, reads like a thriller read. What do you mean I have to wait a year for the next one!!! Aaah!
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Michelle
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01/23/08

bookshelves: 2008, kids-lit, met-the-author
Read in January, 2008
recommends it for: Everyone!
I really enjoyed this second adventure and I am looking forward to book three!
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Xtreme
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05/06/08

bookshelves: favorites
recommended to Xtreme by: myself
recommends it for: si-fi readers
Good for people who like fantasy,action,and si-fi!
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07/22/08

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06/26/08

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06/12/08

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