About This Book
"Origin" is a thrilling young adult science fiction adventure set deep in the Amazon rainforest. Pia, a genetically engineered immortal, has spent her entire life within the confines of a secret laboratory. On her seventeenth birthday, she breaks free, encountering Eio, a boy from an indigenous village. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to uncover the truth about Pia's creation and the dangerous implications it holds. This book explores themes of identity, freedom, scientific ethics, and the meaning of humanity, all wrapped in a fast-paced survival story. It's suitable for mature young readers aged 12-18 who enjoy suspenseful plots and thought-provoking questions.
When Pia discovers a hole in the electric fence surrounding the secret laboratory she's grown up in, she sneaks outside the compound meeting Eio, a boy from a nearby village, and they embark on a race to discover the truth of Pia's origin.
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Discussion Prompts
1
What ethical questions does Pia's existence raise about scientific experimentation and human creation?
2
How does Pia's understanding of "family" change throughout the story?
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What does freedom mean to Pia, and how does she pursue it?
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How do Pia and Eio's different backgrounds influence their perspectives and their journey?
5
If you could choose your own origin, what would it be and why?
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