Fisher, “born” the day his Ark dies, is one of many creatures preserved in a Life Ark by long-ago scientists. Awakened by his robot minder when the Ark and all else within it are destroyed, Fisher and the robot he names Click are alone in the world. Or so it seems.
Following clues that reveal the long-dead scientists may have created more than one Ark, the unlikely duo sets off in the hope of finding other humans.
But the Earth has changed, and its denizens have evolved. The challenges are many and often dangerous. Readers may recognize some of the relics that Fisher and Click come across: gold arches? What, Fisher wonders, could this have been?
At times dark and other times funny, this is a tale for lovers of science fiction and anyone who enjoys a great adventure.
“What Kids Are Reading” is a regular feature in the Sun, highlighting children’s books available for young readers in Santa Maria. This week’s recommendation was made by Cathy Allee, youth services manager with the Santa Maria Public Library.
This article appears in Mar 8-15, 2012.
