Homefree

Nina Wright
Flux (2006)
ISBN 9780738709277
Reviewed by Tabytha Joy (age 15) for Reader Views (8/07)


“Homefree” is about a group of teenagers who have a special talent. Some of these teens can look into the future, leave their body and go to a different location; others can do multiple things. At the beginning, all the teens start out confused about what is happening. That was until Mme. Papinchak explained to each child, as they came in, exactly what was going on. They learned what the talents meant and how to use them. At first, it was Mme. Papinchak’s job to find the teens with the special talents, and send them to Homefree.

The main character, Easter Hutton, can astral project. That means that she can leave her body and travel to another location while being invisible. Once Mme. Papinchak finds Easter, she tells Easter that it is now her job to track down the other teens with “special talents.” They all get sent to a private school and learn to control their powers while still working on their general education.

“Homefree” is a wonderful book for anyone who likes to travel back into the past. I really enjoyed reading this book. My favorite part of this book is when Easter’s mother, Nikki, caused a scene with James Dean right in front of the public! The reason I like this book is because, first of all, the scene with James Dean came very unexpectedly in “Homefree.” And second, because it is not often that someone will cause a scene in front of the public.

The ending of “Homefree” was good, but really sad. I never would have thought that a mother would leave her only child behind when she wanted another child to begin with. This is very sad. But it seems to happen too often. Great job Nina!

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