Without preaching or being moralistic, this book encourages young adults to get interested in the world outside of computer games through illustrating a world where computer games do have real-life stakes. Our Time in Juvie an ideal choice for a teen boy or girl with an interest in computer games, science fiction or fantasy. Recommended for fans of Orson Scott Card's new book Pathfinder, among others.
Review:įull of beautiful, detailed imagery, Epic is a great ride with something for everyone, a thoroughly developed, well-written exploration of virtual reality and the morality behind many laws and regulations. Conor was twice chairperson of the Irish Writers' Union. In 2013, he was awarded a Marie Curie research grant from the EU. He won 'first prize in the 2001 Dublinia Medieval Essay Competition, and has held fellowships from the Irish Research Council and the University of Nottingham. As an historian, Conor Kostick's holds a PhD and a gold medal from Trinity College Dublin. It was awarded a place on the International Board on Books for Young People "White Ravens" list for 2006 and on the 'Booklist 'Best Fantasy Books for Youth list for 2007. ' Epic 'is Conor's most successful book, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide. 'At their 2009 awards, the Reading Association of Ireland gave him the Special Merit Award in recognition of his significant contribution to writing for children in Ireland'. As a novelist he 'was awarded the 'Farmleigh 'writer's residency for the summer of 2010 'and a place on the nominees list for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award 20. Conor Kostick is a writer and historian living in Dublin.
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