In The Limit, Kristen Landon creates a slightly dystopian world where the amount of debt that a family can incur is closely monitored. When a family goes over that limit, there are consequences. Generally, a family is allowed to choose what happens next, whether they'll go on strict spending observation or choose more drastic measures. For Matt's family, the choice is taken away--Matt is almost instantly carted off to one of the state workhouses to help work off his family's debt. Once there, Matt is tested and assigned to the Top Floor, where the brightest kids are taken to work. When strange things start to happen, Matt and his small cadre of friends investigate (using their superior intelligence and planning, of course). The story offers a good amount of action with some moral lessons on the side.
I enjoyed this book. It's not an overly complex storyline, but it was definitely a fun, quick read.It's a great read for its intended audience (my recommendation: grade 5-8). There is a good amount of action that goes on throughout (from Matt's original taking to the mischief he gets into in the workhouse). The story really plays into the geeky nature of some of the main characters (a lot revolves around computers and math--need I say more?). I think this is a good recommendation for young male readers especially. (Not to say girls won't enjoy! It just seems like people are always looking for good books for boys)
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