The Clone Codes facts for kids
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| Author | Patricia McKissack, Fredrick McKissack, John Patrick McKissack |
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| Cover artist | Ken Choi |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature, Science fiction |
| Published | 2010 (Scholastic Press) |
| Media type | Print (hardback, paperback) |
| Pages | 173 |
| ISBN | 9780439929837 |
| OCLC | 426389600 |
The Clone Codes is an exciting science fiction book from 2010. It was written by Patricia and Fredrick McKissack. The story takes place in America in the 22nd century. In this future world, people who are clones (exact copies of other people) and cyborgs (people with machine parts) are not treated fairly. They are seen as second-class citizens, meaning they don't have the same rights as everyone else.
The book follows a girl named Leanna. She lives in this future world and soon discovers a big secret: her parents are activists. This means they work hard to bring about change and fight for what is right. Even more surprising, Leanna learns that she herself is a clone! The story explores what happens next as she uncovers these truths.
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About The Clone Codes
The Clone Codes is a popular book for young readers. It combines adventure with important ideas about fairness and identity. The authors, Patricia and Fredrick McKissack, are known for writing many books for children and young adults.
The Story's Setting
The book is set in the 22nd century, which is a future time period. In this future, technology has advanced a lot. However, it also shows a society where some groups of people are treated differently. This creates many challenges for the characters in the story.
Clones and Cyborgs
In The Clone Codes, human clones are people created from the DNA of another person. Cyborgs are people who have parts of their body replaced with mechanical or electronic devices. In the book, both clones and cyborgs face unfair treatment. They are not given the same chances or respect as other people.
Fighting for Rights
Leanna's parents are activists. They believe that everyone, including clones and cyborgs, should have equal rights and be treated with respect. Their work as activists is a big part of the story. It shows how people can stand up for what they believe in and try to make the world a better place.
Main Characters
The main character is Leanna. She is a young girl who has to deal with big changes and discoveries in her life. Her journey helps readers think about what it means to be human and how important it is to fight for justice.
