Bookslut.com
Bookslut.com gave PLANET HUNTER a shout out in the September 2010 newsletter. Check it out in Off the Map, a column written by Colleen Mondor.
One of the reasons I decided to profile Marcy, as opposed to just writing about planet hunting techniques, was because I wanted readers to see how passion and hard work are the keys to success. So, I was delighted that Colleen pointed out this theme in her review:
“What makes the book appealing for teen readers (other than the whole premise of planet hunting in the first place) is that Marcy was not an exceptional student, and questioned his own abilities for quite some time. His decision to ‘research something that I really cared about’ is an ideal anyone can embrace and will be especially reassuring to teens harboring their own insecurities.”
Here’s the link to Colleen Mondor’s column: OFF THE MAP
