FICTION

Under the Moons of Mars

New Adventures on Barsoom
by John Joseph ADAMS
, ed. Under the Moons of Mars: New Adventures on Barsoom. 352p. illus. appendix. CIP. S & S. 2012. Tr $16.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2029-8; ebook $9.99. ISBN 978-1-4424-2031-1. LC 2011034391.
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Gr 9 Up—Just in time for the recently released Disney movie comes a new collection of stories based on Edgar Rice Burroughs's "Barsoom." Sci-fi and fantasy authors like Tobias S. Buckell, David Barr Kirtley, Jonathan Maberry, and Garth Nix have contributed new stories about John Carter's adventures on the red planet. Some of these selections are retellings of the original stories from another character's point of view, some are set after the series, and there is one fan-fiction story about Tarzan waking up on Mars and meeting John Carter and Dejah Thoris. Each selection opens with a short paragraph that gives a little background on the story. This is an excellent collection that sci/fi adventure fans will enjoy, and it may guide a new generation of readers to Barsoom.—Erik Carlson, White Plains Public Library, NY
Inspired by the work of Edgar Rice Burroughs. This compelling collection of original short stories by various authors is inspired by sci-fi master Burroughs's classic Mars tales. Some detail additional exploits of John Carter, while many offer adventures of other Barsoom inhabitants. Each is preceded by a note providing context for readers unfamiliar with Burroughs's work; an appended guide contains further clarification. Dramatic illustrations from various artists are interspersed.
Reviewed by Erik Carlson , May 01, 2012

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