The Supernaturalist

Summary: In the future, in a place called Satelite City, fourteen-year-old Cosmo Hill enters the world, unwanted by his parents. He's sent to the Clarissa Frayne Institute for Parentally Challenged Boys, Freight class. At Clarissa Frayne, the boys are put to work by the state, testing highly dangerous products. At the end of most days, they are covered with burns, bruises, and sores. Cosmo realizes that if he doesn't escape, he will die at this so-called orphanage. When the moment finally comes, Cosmo seizes his chance and breaks out with the help of the Supernaturalists, a motley crew of kids who all have the same special ability as Cosmo-they can see supernatural Parasites, creatures that feed on the life force of humans. The Supernaturalists patrol the city at night, hunting the Parasites in hopes of saving what's left of humanity in Satellite City. Or so they think. The Supernaturalist soon find themselves caught in a web far more complicated than they'd imagined when they discover a horrifying secret that will force them to question everything they believe in.

Thoughts: This was a fun sci-fi story about a bunch of street kids and dystopian style city. Colfer's writing style is engaging and fun with good characters and an interesting plot. A great read for fans of the sci-fi genre, especially in regards to world-building.

Content: Some mild language, violence, and creepy scenes. Good for middle-grade readers and up.