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The California Iceberg

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BfK No. 50 - May 1988

Cover Story
The illustration on our cover is by Ruth Brown and is taken from her latest book Ladybird, Ladybird published by Andersen Press (0 86264 200 0, £5.95). We are grateful to Andersen Press for help in using this.

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The California Iceberg

Harry Harrison
Illustrated by John Richardson
(Armada)
978-0583311403, RRP £1.75, Paperback
8-10 Junior/Middle
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A semi-plausible story, set in the not-too-distant future, when vertical take-off planes and atomic-powered ships are the norm, and the computer has usurped man's overall command. True, man still has a role to play --- this adventure proves the point; but the writer has taken today's thoughts and transformed them into tomorrow's reality. The whole concept of moving icebergs to the USA to provide fresh water is appealing, and children will probably sympathise with the hero, even if they find what he is witnessing somewhat improbable. A good read for middle-juniors and worth stocking on library shelves.

Reviewer: 
Nigel Spencer
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