The Adoration Of Jenna Fox

THE ADORATION OF JENNA FOX
MARY E. PEARSON
Contemporary YA
Henry Holt
ISBN 9780805076684
272 pages
$16.95
Print- Available Now

Rating: 5 Enchantments

Seventeen-year-old Jenna Fox has just woken from a year-long coma without any recollection of who she is. Her parents let her watch videos of her life to help her remember.

Slowly, bits of her life come back to her. She feels different and strange in her new Southern Californian home. Also with each piece of memory, new questions arise. Questions no one will answer. Where are her friends? Why is she living far from her Boston home? And what happened that caused the accident that left her in a coma?

Her grandmother, Lily, avoids her. Her own parents treat her as if she's a child.

Who is Jenna Fox? Later, her discovery will bring up yet more questions. Ones that involve bio-medical ethics and humanity. How far can a parent go when faced with the possibility of losing a child? And when do scientific advances cross the line?

THE ADORATION OF JENNA FOX is a haunting tale that will leave the reader with many questions on the consequences of the actions that involve science. Engaging characters kept me glued to this chilling but fascinating look into a Twilight Zone world that might not be far from our own. I really enjoyed this story. Jenna's struggles and horror at finding out the truth will resonate with readers long after the last page.

A must read for those who wonder about the consequences of latest scientific technology from a human point of view. A discussion guide is available that lists where to find more information about bioethical issues raised in this tale.

Mary E. Pearson is the author of A ROOM OF LORELEI STREET, winner of the 2005 Golden Kite award. She's also written two other award winning YA books. She lives in Carlsbad, California with her husband and two dogs. Check out her website at www.marypearson.com Also check out www.WhoIsJennaFox.com for the teaser trailer.

Kim Rapier
Enchanting Reviews
June 2008