Kalstein, Dave. Prodigy.KALSTEIN, Dave. Prodigy. St. Martin's St. Martin's or St. Martins may refer to:
The year is 2036, and graduates of the elite prep school Stansbury are dying at an alarming rate. Who is next to go--and why? One of the few independent-minded seniors of Stansbury finds the body of a 2033 grad, and is framed for his murder. The valedictorian is supposed to discipline the senior, but discovers that he has more in common with this renegade than expected. All the rules and expectations of having perfect students seem to be covering up grave injustices perpetrated by the administration. The fact that one of Stansbury's teachers has discovered a cure for cancer, and that the institution is slated to be awarded millions of federal research dollars, antes an·te n. 1. Games The stake that each poker player must put into the pool before receiving a hand or before receiving new cards. See Synonyms at bet. 2. up the stakes. Those who favor vouchers and privatization privatization: see nationalization. privatization Transfer of government services or assets to the private sector. State-owned assets may be sold to private owners, or statutory restrictions on competition between privately and publicly owned of education should read this cautionary tale A cautionary tale is a traditional story told in folklore, to warn its hearer of a danger. There are three essential parts to a cautionary tale, though they can be introduced in a large variety of ways. . Though written with a bias against elite and independent institutions, and harboring a strong (and justifiable) conspiracy spirit, this book offers a credible stance and provides intriguing characters and plot twists. The themes of friendship and betrayal make it rise above the typical SF tale. This clever first novel deserves serious attention, and should garner it. The author, who is a film writer and director, has created a suspenseful near-future story that would make a great movie. Dr. Lesley Farmer, Lib. Svcs., CSULB CSULB California State University at Long Beach , Long Beach, Cd |
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