Neptune's Children

After a biological plague that kills off all older teens and adults, the surviving children in the amusement park Isle's of Wonder must learn to survive alone. They have many resources within the park as well as people with the knowledge and abilities to maintain their new world and keep order. But when the desire for control poisons the heart of their society and unexpected horrors occurs, the few children who know the truth... Read Full Review

Bonnie Dobkin's NEPTUNE'S CHILDREN tells of a dream vacation at a theme park which becomes a nightmare when biological terrorism causes the death of every adult on the islands. Young teens and kids survive but find themselves in a new theme park world run without authority, making for some difficult and frightening choices in this fine mystery recommended for advanced teen readers.

Biological terrorists release a virus that kills everyone over the age of 14. This story focuses on the children who are at Isles of Wonder, a Disney-like theme park. In many ways, these kids may be better off than those outside the park. The park is completely automated and self-contained, with recycling of water and creation of their own electricity. They are gated off from the outside world, and they have several children... Read Full Review

I really liked this book. When I received it I was pleased to find that it expressed a vivid and rich storyline. The book effectively creates a new world that pulls readers in, it easily manages to attain the "you'll never want to put it down" label. The storyline speaks to the age level it targets, and contains a strong moral of the responsibility that comes with power. The subject incorporates teamwork, family, sensitivity,... Read Full Review

Nothing is more perfect than a family trip to an amusement park. Josh and his family find themselves at Isles of Wonder. They are celebrating the remission of his younger sister Maddie's cancer. When asked how she wants to celebrate, she answers how most kids would respond: "I want to go to Isles of Wonder!" Off they go. Unbeknownst to Josh's family and the rest of the world, a plague has been created by an unknown group... Read Full Review