"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title. Carolyn Caywood, Virginia Beach Public LibraryĬopyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc. This sequel to Devil on My Back (Atheneum, 1985) is not as powerful as Hughes' ``Isis'' books (Atheneum), but is well worth purchase. The contrasting societies are starkly drawn but may stimulate thinking about good intentions producing evil results when those in power decide only they know what's best. Alienated teenagers who rescue everyone are always attractive protagonists to other teens, and this well-written story will be popular. Ruth guides an expedition to this Ark and is instrumental in breaking the power of its totalitarian computer. Ark Three is a democracy based on psychic communion, but the Ark Ruth discovers has used technology to create a slave state. The Arks are domed communities set up when it became evident that America was on the verge of collapse, but, isolated thereafter for centuries, they have diverged greatly. Price New from Used from Hardcover 'Please retry' 9.03 9.02 Paperback 'Please retry' 16.05 12.46 Hardcover9. Grade 6-9 Her unruly psychic powers make teen-age Ruth an outsider in the close society of Ark Three, but they allow her to receive thoughts from another post-holocaust community on the other side of the mountains. The Dream Catcher Hardcover Januby Monica Hughes(Author) 4.5 out of 5 stars15 ratings See all formats and editions Sorry, there was a problem loading this page.
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