Review of George Hawkins Space Camper
Posted: 23 Nov 2022, 10:40
[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "George Hawkins Space Camper" by Lee Bissonnette.]
George Hawkins Space Camper: Past and Present Fear is one of the books in the Space Campers series by Lee Bissonnette. It tells the narrative of an earthling teenager who spends his summer at space camp as a leader of the Red J team. George Hawkins' team was made up of five other members aside from himself, and they were all captained by Pete. When George came home from the last day of school before summer break, he tried to find out the positions of his parents in the space leadership hierarchy, called The CORE, as this information seemed to be top secret. Could George unravel this puzzle? As time progressed, George was in space with his team for a second rotation, and if the first rotation almost had them by the limbs, how would the second rotation turn out? Get the book and find out. Andy, Gus, Emily, Anna, and Sarah, together with George, overcame a meteor attack that landed them in Zalhala at Indus Station, where they continued their training, only to be faced with another challenge: Tinni Heto, a Senior Viceroy of the Thoreans who was supposedly captured by Huntars. Could George and his team save the Viceroy's life and that of the captains and officers? Find out in the book.
I was aware as I was reading this novel that it went beyond the invasions, captures, and rescues. While the primary commitment was on the team, George Hawkins' squad, those were just diversionary incentives and a secondary build. This group of youngsters performed better than was typical for their age and level of experience, working together in a spirit of trust and respect for each other's abilities. Bissonnette also emphasized that being extraordinary is not an easy journey. While fear may be one of the most difficult factors to overcome, an ounce of much-needed support is sufficient to overcome that fear. The triad and senior viceroys supported George and his crew, but more significantly, they supported one another as a team. This book will teach true leadership to everyone who wants to learn how to lead while still relying on others, since even as you read the exciting tales of ships and invasions, the important lessons will infuse your mind with selflessness, knowledge, self-control, and other important lessons. Reading along with the team was great fun for me.
Emily would be my favorite character if I had to choose just one. Her ideas for computer programs, viruses, and other things regularly astound me. For the Red J Team, her initiative was a huge advantage; to picture the group without her is to imagine summer camp without space. I gave in to her wisdom and assurance. My favorite quote was from Pete when he quoted his senior viceroy grandfather on page 130. He said, "Wisdom comes over time for most, never for some, and for a very few, it comes early." It is the most durable of them all, but if it is not taken care of, it is also the easiest to damage. Every lesson in the book appeared to wind up in yet another adventure. There was plenty of action to keep the reader interested. I appreciated that the book had that.
It was difficult for me to read because I am not a space aficionado. The galactic terminology was too confusing. The narrative voice seemed unsure of itself, and there were just too many characters in each squad to keep track of. Nothing else in the book bothered me. I would like to commend the author for his originality. The book was professionally edited, though I discovered minor errors. I have to admit that I enjoyed the book and learned a few things from their adventures.
Because of the aforementioned factors, I gave this book a rating of four out of five stars. I like reading the book because it makes me feel as though I belong there. I advise preteens and teenagers to read this book since it has a wealth of information that will be useful to them as future leaders and space enthusiasts.
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George Hawkins Space Camper
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George Hawkins Space Camper: Past and Present Fear is one of the books in the Space Campers series by Lee Bissonnette. It tells the narrative of an earthling teenager who spends his summer at space camp as a leader of the Red J team. George Hawkins' team was made up of five other members aside from himself, and they were all captained by Pete. When George came home from the last day of school before summer break, he tried to find out the positions of his parents in the space leadership hierarchy, called The CORE, as this information seemed to be top secret. Could George unravel this puzzle? As time progressed, George was in space with his team for a second rotation, and if the first rotation almost had them by the limbs, how would the second rotation turn out? Get the book and find out. Andy, Gus, Emily, Anna, and Sarah, together with George, overcame a meteor attack that landed them in Zalhala at Indus Station, where they continued their training, only to be faced with another challenge: Tinni Heto, a Senior Viceroy of the Thoreans who was supposedly captured by Huntars. Could George and his team save the Viceroy's life and that of the captains and officers? Find out in the book.
I was aware as I was reading this novel that it went beyond the invasions, captures, and rescues. While the primary commitment was on the team, George Hawkins' squad, those were just diversionary incentives and a secondary build. This group of youngsters performed better than was typical for their age and level of experience, working together in a spirit of trust and respect for each other's abilities. Bissonnette also emphasized that being extraordinary is not an easy journey. While fear may be one of the most difficult factors to overcome, an ounce of much-needed support is sufficient to overcome that fear. The triad and senior viceroys supported George and his crew, but more significantly, they supported one another as a team. This book will teach true leadership to everyone who wants to learn how to lead while still relying on others, since even as you read the exciting tales of ships and invasions, the important lessons will infuse your mind with selflessness, knowledge, self-control, and other important lessons. Reading along with the team was great fun for me.
Emily would be my favorite character if I had to choose just one. Her ideas for computer programs, viruses, and other things regularly astound me. For the Red J Team, her initiative was a huge advantage; to picture the group without her is to imagine summer camp without space. I gave in to her wisdom and assurance. My favorite quote was from Pete when he quoted his senior viceroy grandfather on page 130. He said, "Wisdom comes over time for most, never for some, and for a very few, it comes early." It is the most durable of them all, but if it is not taken care of, it is also the easiest to damage. Every lesson in the book appeared to wind up in yet another adventure. There was plenty of action to keep the reader interested. I appreciated that the book had that.
It was difficult for me to read because I am not a space aficionado. The galactic terminology was too confusing. The narrative voice seemed unsure of itself, and there were just too many characters in each squad to keep track of. Nothing else in the book bothered me. I would like to commend the author for his originality. The book was professionally edited, though I discovered minor errors. I have to admit that I enjoyed the book and learned a few things from their adventures.
Because of the aforementioned factors, I gave this book a rating of four out of five stars. I like reading the book because it makes me feel as though I belong there. I advise preteens and teenagers to read this book since it has a wealth of information that will be useful to them as future leaders and space enthusiasts.
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George Hawkins Space Camper
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon