Across the Great Barrier is the sequel to Thirteenth Child, where we continue following Eff Rothmer as she chooses her own path in life, still working with the animals in the menagerie. Then Eff is given an opportunity to help with a survey of plants and animals with Professor Torgeson, the newest professor. Eff takes this opportunity to be able to see what is out across the Great Barrier.
I love this alternate world story. Especially, because Patricia Wrede hasn't only changed one aspect of the world, but many. The event that changed this world's history is way back in it's past, but there were similar events. For example, there was still the war to end slavery, called in our world the Civil War, called there the Secession War. Instead of being from the United States, they are from New Columbia and are thus Columbians.
Wrede makes this all believable which I feel is essential in world creating.
I love this alternate world story. Especially, because Patricia Wrede hasn't only changed one aspect of the world, but many. The event that changed this world's history is way back in it's past, but there were similar events. For example, there was still the war to end slavery, called in our world the Civil War, called there the Secession War. Instead of being from the United States, they are from New Columbia and are thus Columbians.
Wrede makes this all believable which I feel is essential in world creating.
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