47

An unusual book

47 is a strange, interesting book. It's part history of slavery in America, and part science fiction with a mysterious ET. What's even stranger is that the odd combination works. 47 is a 14 year old slave back in 1832. He's always out in the cotton fields picking cotton, feeling sorry for himself. Along come a mysterious stranger named Tall John. 47 thinks Tall John is a slave too, until he finds out that the stranger is really an alien from another world, with unusual powers. At first 47 assumes that Tall John is there to free him and the other slaves, but Tall John is really there to help 47 fight against the Calash, enemies of Tall John's race from his home planet. Capable of making themselves look exactly like humans, they are controlling real humans and must be defeated. 47 turns out to be brave and bold (as Tall John knew all along) and he and other slaves rise up against the Calash and save our world. By living up to his potential and full abilities, 47 shows that no matter who you are, adversity can be overcome with courage and conviction.

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A reviewer

This was an amazing book. Its sooo... intresting to read about things that really happened meanwhile its fiction or sci-fi. Once I read the first couple of pages I read the whole book it was like I was in the book I could picture It so.. well!

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A reviewer

really, really good! i thought the sci-fi aspect wouldn't work well historically, but it did! very beautifully written. a must read.

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wow!

This is a great book! I love that its historical but also fantsy. Every one should read this book!

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ridiculous

The first 50 pages were an engrossing and excellent first-person historical perspective of slavery, but it was unfortunate that a space alien was unnecessarily brought into the mix. Still, the story stayed interesting and absorbing, in spite of the sudden genre shift and definitely well worth a read. Just don't expect anything more than mild entertainment. Would have rather read 150 pages more like that first 50.

okay

i thought it was an okay book but it didnt get my attention so much

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And The Winner is..............

This book is amazing. I couldn't stop reading this book. I like the way they mixed the two genres of writing together. This book deserves an Award.

Want to motivate reluctant readers?

A class of 15 ninth grade special needs students read this book and claims it's only second to The Outsiders! Engaging, nicely paced, and thought provoking, this book generated many memorable discussions.

Interesting Combination

Walter Mosley's book 47 is an interesting combination of fantasy and slavery. It really expresses the horror of slavery, but Mosely doesn't explain his fictional world very well. If you enjoy two types of writing mixed together I think you will like 47. So have at it!

A page Turner

The story of 47 a 14yr old slave boy was at times heart breaking and inspiring I think this book should be a required reading for middle school. Although I didn't care much for some of the science fiction parts this is a excellent book!

Interesting and entertaining novel.

Mosley did an excellent job mixing history with science fiction. I am not very fond of Mosley's science fiction but I must admit he kept me turning the pages on this one. I hope to see the character 47 again in future adventures.

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