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School Library Journal
Reviewed on January 1, 2016 | Young Adult
Gr 8 Up—In the near future, different colored spheres appear all over the world, out in the open as well as in nooks and crannies in parks and creeks and water towers. No one knows where the spheres came from, but people soon realize that each color represents a human attribute or skill—like perfect teeth or perfect pitch—and one must find a matching pair and absorb them to become prettier or smarter or run faster....Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on February 1, 2016
In this fast-paced sci-fi thriller, brightly colored gemstone-like spheres have begun to appear on Earth; when paired with a sphere of the same color and "burned," they give humans enhanced abilities. Some colors are rarer and more valuable than others. High schooler Sully has been selling spheres at the local flea market regularly since he was cheated out of a valuable Cherry Red by c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on April 1, 2016
Brightly colored spheres have begun to appear on Earth; when "burned," they give humans enhanced abilities. After high schooler Sully is che...Log In or Sign Up to Read More