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Plot Summary of Sigrid and the Lost World
"Sigrid is a young orphan girl who has been on a mission on another planet, on the submarine “Blue Deep” since she was ten years old. This planet, Almoha is entirely covered by poisoned waters that have the power to change any human being into fish. This is why, when the only continent of Almoha was covered by the huge ocean, all its inhabitants were transformed into fishes.

During a surveillance in one of the abandoned areas of the submarine Sigrid discovers a forgotten hub lot that allows her to see for the first time the underwater world of Almoha. She feels fascinated by this universe and wants to understand its hidden secrets.   

One day, the submarine discovers the existence of a few “forest vessels” that had the mission to preserve the last remaining plants on the planet. The commanders of the “Blue Deep” decide to send Sigrid and her friends are sent in expedition on these floating islands in order to blow them up. The young people keep wondering why they should destroy the last vestiges of a lost population. What is it that the officers of the submarine are afraid of? "

Dana Samson, Resident Scholar



Review Analysis of Sigrid and the Lost World
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Composition of Book
Descript. of chases or violence - 20%
planning/preparing, gather info, debate puzzles/motives - 50%
Feelings, relationships, character bio/development - 20%
Descript. of society, phenomena (tech), places - 10%




Tone of book - sensitive (sigh....)
FANTASY or SCIENCE FICTION? - science fiction story
Explore/1st contact/ enviro story Yes
Plotlets: - exploring a wondrous planet or phenomena
Is this an adult or child's book? - Kid's book (ages 7-14)

Main Character
Identity: - Female
Profession/status: - scholar
Age: - a teen
How sensitive is this character? - sensitive to others' feelings
Sense of humor - Strong but gentle sense of humor
Intelligence - Smarter than most other characters
Physique - average physique

Main Adversary
Identity: - an organization
Profession/status: - politician/elected ruler
How much of work is main antagonist actually present in: - a moderate amount

Setting
Terrain - Water
Spaceship setting: - really, really giant spaceship/station
A substantial portion of this book takes place on a non-Earth planetary body: - empty, or nearly empty world
Planet outside solar system? Yes
Takes place in spaceship? Yes

Style
Person? - mostly 3rd
Accounts of torture and death? - generic/vague references to death/punishment
scientific jargon? (SF only) - none/very little science jargon needed
How much dialogue? - significantly more descript than dialog
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