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The Diary of Pelly D by L.J. Adlington

I was doing my semi annual purchase of paper books from Amazon, so usually I have a full list of possibilities in my wish list. This time I was a bit scarce to making my numbers and knowing that at least three of the novels I was ordering were going to be epic fiction I thought I'd check a few that looked a bit light and that's how The Diary of Pelly D managed to get on my list. That and the excellent bargain Amazon let me have it for. I was a bit concerned that this was listed for ages 7-10 and that one of the main characters was 14 years of age. But I'm not one of those that subscribe to the notion that books for young adults should be avoided at all cost: by adults. Still this is more middle age and published under a children's label and at some point in my selections I was pushed over my limit and could’ve let it slide off my list. I'm certainly glad I left it there and I have to say that light reading is not what this is. This book is for all ages and is quite thought provoking and would definitely be a double treat for the target age level.

Being written in diary form the author L.J. Adlington takes some advantage in style by having the writer use strange abbreviations such as Shd Cd Wd for Should Would and Could. Fortunately for the reader it's mostly limited to those or I for one would have been a bit troubled. Another strange convention is the naming of characters like Tony V and Pelly D. There's reason for this that shows up later in the narrative. This is a tale that takes place in a fictional future world that has been founded with the notion that the planet would avoid the pitfalls of their home world (presumably our Earth) and the people lead an idyllic life in a virtual paradise.

But the story itself starts with Tony V a fourteen year old enlisted in the work group to rebuild a city after a great war (obviously a war that should never have occurred). Tony's job is to break away the rubble for clean-up and, though there are some who look for treasures in the rubble, treasure hunting is not his function. So when he finds a simple water container that should be tossed out, but weighs more than it should; his job is to either put it in the trash or turn it over to his supervisor. He instead opens it to find a diary, which he perceives as trash and should go in the dumpster; yet he instead takes it to his bunk and begins reading it.

The story that unfolds is two-fold in that at the beginning there is the impression that Pelly D is some over-privileged youth trying to skirt through life and just narrowly make the grade while having a good time. This is probably the one weakness that this narrative has especially for the age group; because nothing happens for a long time and even when it begins to happen it's all so subtle that it might be a difficult read for those raised in a culture of instant gratification with the rolling thunder of action packed story telling. This is a story of a different pace that, in the long run, though ponderous, is also thought provoking and eye opening in enough ways that I'd suggest the reader to give it time to grab their interest; because it is well worth reading.

This is a story about prejudice and racism; but it is mostly a story about how simple things that seem to be harmless, though questionable, can easily be used to turn people against each other. It also highlights the realization that even in the best planned environment there may always be undercurrents of old hazards and baggage that have made the long trip with the new pilgrims into their paradise. It's also a story of the growth of Pelly D from a self absorbed youth into someone who has had their eyes opened to full understanding that her perfect world was not so perfect and will never be the same.

The setting and some other characteristics of the characters make this science fiction though it's less of the technical science fiction and adventure and more the thought provoking type similar to H.G. Wells 1984 and Audous Huxley's Brave New World while touching close to terrors from out ot World War II.

Social Science Fiction for all ages; don't let the listing fool you. I recommend this to all ages; just don't expect it to be a light read.

J.L. Dobias


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The Diary of Pelly D L J Adlington Books Reviews

Two stories parallel one another here in the same physical location an unthinking, uneducated young laborer is tearing apart and carting away a destroyed city, some time in the far future when mankind has evolved gills and has settled on far away planets. He finds a diary hidden in the ruins. Although he can barely read, he gradually becomes immersed in the privileged life of the writer. Through the diary he learns of his people's own recent history, a history that has become obscured through propaganda and his current leader's efforts to erase all vestiges of the recent past. The diary itself is a powerful record of arbitrary racial classifications, loss of privileges, ghettoization, and ultimately deportation. It gradually dawns on the laborer that the writer is not coming back, and why. You are left with a sense that, in a world where all computerized records have been erased, the existence of this written record of events might be the only thing that could spark a revolt against the leader's attempt to eliminate historical memory. This novel could very appropriately be read in any middle school or high school class on World War II or the Holocaust. It is not at all clear to me why the School Library Journal gave the book such a mediocre review; quite apart from the compelling message, I think any teen would have a hard time putting this down.
I found this book while browsing at my local library. I tried reading it once, and it seemed so trivial and unimportant. I returned it and forgot about it.

a year later, I saw it again and thought "what every happened to Pelly D after she got kicked out of her holo-pool and lost her street-side friend?" so I borrowed it again and read it through in a few hours.

I got a lot more out of it the second time, I'll say that much right away.

the story is futuristic, it takes place on another planet. the author comes from an evolutionary viewpoint, saying that Pelly D's race has "evolved backwards." they have gills. they're like human-fish. which, in my opinion, is really kind of cool. Pelly D is a beautiful, gorgeous girl who has nothing better to do than slack off in her homework, watch beautiful ships come into harbor, and kiss the new cute boy in town. everyone knows Pelly D can have anyone she wants. everyone knows Pelly D has the best house with the most rooms and the best pool. Everyone knows Pelly D is popular.

but then something changes for Pelly D. the government decides to enforce gene tracing on every citizen. Pelly D finds out that she is descended from (to put it lightly) the most disliked original gene carrier that their new planet was founded with. she is kicked out of her house with her mother and sister, but since her dad doesn't have the gene, he gets to stay "for business purposes." it tears apart the marriage of her parents, her brother leaves so he won't have to go to City 1 to be a slave boy, and Pelly D experiences poverty and prejudice from her former "friends."

this book has a lot of hidden messages in it, and it's not something you can really say in words, let alone out loud. so the author used this book to paint a picture of something. it's more than fiction, it's a statement. like Orwell's 1984, or Harper Lee's To Kill a Mocking Bird . it's main focus isn't Pelly D, it's actually judgment, prejudice, and politics.

but, it also has the lighthearted addition of a teenage girl who really couldn't give a rat's poo about anyone but herself.

I won't spoil it for anyone who hasn't read it, but I will recommend it. I'll also say this the ending is good, but it doesn't wrap up the story like most books do, so be ye warned. it's well written (aside from the missing letters, which is part of the author's futuristic style of speech and writing used in the book. example "v" instead of "very" or "cd" instead of "could.") and the characters are very real.

take a step forward, go onward and upward, and plunge into a very deep, very good book.

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This book is way to confusing. Do not read it. You will be bored through out the entire book. Save your money, time, and yourself. It is not worth it.
Great!!!
good
4.5 stars.

Ever wonder what if Anne Frank had gills and lived on a different planet? No? Me, neither. Still, it's a very good book, even if it is cribbed from Anne Frank.
The Diary of Pelly D by L.J. Adlington

I was doing my semi annual purchase of paper books from , so usually I have a full list of possibilities in my wish list. This time I was a bit scarce to making my numbers and knowing that at least three of the novels I was ordering were going to be epic fiction I thought I'd check a few that looked a bit light and that's how The Diary of Pelly D managed to get on my list. That and the excellent bargain let me have it for. I was a bit concerned that this was listed for ages 7-10 and that one of the main characters was 14 years of age. But I'm not one of those that subscribe to the notion that books for young adults should be avoided at all cost by adults. Still this is more middle age and published under a children's label and at some point in my selections I was pushed over my limit and could’ve let it slide off my list. I'm certainly glad I left it there and I have to say that light reading is not what this is. This book is for all ages and is quite thought provoking and would definitely be a double treat for the target age level.

Being written in diary form the author L.J. Adlington takes some advantage in style by having the writer use strange abbreviations such as Shd Cd Wd for Should Would and Could. Fortunately for the reader it's mostly limited to those or I for one would have been a bit troubled. Another strange convention is the naming of characters like Tony V and Pelly D. There's reason for this that shows up later in the narrative. This is a tale that takes place in a fictional future world that has been founded with the notion that the planet would avoid the pitfalls of their home world (presumably our Earth) and the people lead an idyllic life in a virtual paradise.

But the story itself starts with Tony V a fourteen year old enlisted in the work group to rebuild a city after a great war (obviously a war that should never have occurred). Tony's job is to break away the rubble for clean-up and, though there are some who look for treasures in the rubble, treasure hunting is not his function. So when he finds a simple water container that should be tossed out, but weighs more than it should; his job is to either put it in the trash or turn it over to his supervisor. He instead opens it to find a diary, which he perceives as trash and should go in the dumpster; yet he instead takes it to his bunk and begins reading it.

The story that unfolds is two-fold in that at the beginning there is the impression that Pelly D is some over-privileged youth trying to skirt through life and just narrowly make the grade while having a good time. This is probably the one weakness that this narrative has especially for the age group; because nothing happens for a long time and even when it begins to happen it's all so subtle that it might be a difficult read for those raised in a culture of instant gratification with the rolling thunder of action packed story telling. This is a story of a different pace that, in the long run, though ponderous, is also thought provoking and eye opening in enough ways that I'd suggest the reader to give it time to grab their interest; because it is well worth reading.

This is a story about prejudice and racism; but it is mostly a story about how simple things that seem to be harmless, though questionable, can easily be used to turn people against each other. It also highlights the realization that even in the best planned environment there may always be undercurrents of old hazards and baggage that have made the long trip with the new pilgrims into their paradise. It's also a story of the growth of Pelly D from a self absorbed youth into someone who has had their eyes opened to full understanding that her perfect world was not so perfect and will never be the same.

The setting and some other characteristics of the characters make this science fiction though it's less of the technical science fiction and adventure and more the thought provoking type similar to H.G. Wells 1984 and Audous Huxley's Brave New World while touching close to terrors from out ot World War II.

Social Science Fiction for all ages; don't let the listing fool you. I recommend this to all ages; just don't expect it to be a light read.

J.L. Dobias