

In the Shadow of the Sun
Author: Anne Sibley O'Brien
Narrator: Jackie Chung
Unabridged: 15 hr 22 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
Published: 06/27/2017
Categories: Children's Fiction, Regional Stories
Author: Anne Sibley O'Brien
Narrator: Jackie Chung
Unabridged: 15 hr 22 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Scholastic Audio Books
Published: 06/27/2017
Categories: Children's Fiction, Regional Stories
In the Shadow of the Sun isn't much more than a typical middle-grade novel, but it's a tightly plotted action thriller with a good main character. I almost felt the need to suspend my disbelief about the plotting here. But in the end, I don't know how necessary that was. While the plot has a few con......more
This book was pretty good. I liked the main character, Mia, and how her relationship with her brother Simon changed throughout the book. I also liked how it included chapters that were in Korean citizens' perspectives, I think it really added to the book and taught me a lot about the country.......more
I read this one to my 11-year-old. We enjoy parts, and it did a pretty good job giving us a fictional glimpse into the mysterious country of North Korea. However, something wasn't quite clicking for us. I'm not sure if it was the uneven pace or not feeling completely connected with the characters. I......more
Praise for In the Shadow of the Sun:
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"A thrilling and immersive experience reminiscent of the best spy and wilderness adventure stories.... A riveting work that will appeal to a wide range of readers." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Thought-provoking....This fast-paced and tense survivalist thriller, made all the more compelling for its fascinating setting, should find broad appeal." -- Booklist
"A nuanced portrayal of North Korea; the government is restrictive and the police force divided, but the citizens' complex perspectives and attitudes are revealed in thoughtful, interspersed dispatches." -- Publishers Weekly
'O'Brien draws from a deep well of personal experience in her first novel...'In the Shadow of the Sun' is a compelling thriller...but is also an incisive and insightful portrait of a closed society that is largely unknown to the world...Fascinating and illuminating." -- Maine Sunday Telegram