As war erupts in the Congo a primatologist, Jenny, discovers 15-year-old Lucy, the supposed daughter of another primatologist killed by rebels. Together they escape back to the US and start to build a life together. However, a shocking truth about Lucy’s creation leads to all sorts of problems. What makes a person human? Can humanity be legislated? These and other questions are raised at least in passing in this story that is sure to appeal to teens as well as adults.

posted Oct 3, 2010 at 8:14PM

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