Children of Time (Children of Time, #1)

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by Adrian Tchaikovsky (Goodreads Author)

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Amy Yep, it was addressed early on in the story of the spiders' evolution. It's explained that Kern ensured the vertebrate species on the planet would rej…moreYep, it was addressed early on in the story of the spiders' evolution. It's explained that Kern ensured the vertebrate species on the planet would reject the virus so her monkeys wouldn't have competition, but "no one considered the invertebrates."(less)
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Shawn Yeah, hand-waved, but not to the detriment of the story.
Cassie I'd say it's great for teens as there is a lot of food for thought in it, and a lot about the value of empathy. Nothing graphic or too terribly descri…moreI'd say it's great for teens as there is a lot of food for thought in it, and a lot about the value of empathy. Nothing graphic or too terribly descriptive as far as sex goes, but they don't hide that its a part of life. Also, the "f-word" is used in a few situations (where it was well deserved, IMHO). There's nothing in here a teenager wouldn't already encounter in the normal process of living in the world. (less)

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