Libra: The Cat Who Saved Silicon Valley (ISBN 0972304401)

A wonderful childýs/young adult science fiction novel:
A wonderful child's/young adult science fiction novel that even adults will enjoy. Libra: The Cat Who Saved Silicon Valley by Lincoln Taiz, Lee Taiz Paperback: 326 pages Publisher: Amsea Group Publishing, Inc.; (December 15, 2002) ISBN: 0972304401 Libra The Cat Who Saved Silicon Valley is not your ordinary young adult book, nor is it your ordinary science fiction book, nor is it your ordinary learning book, but with a combination of them all, this book is a one of a kind read that will keep the reader interested long after the book is finished. It is the story of a cat from the planet Gatos (gato is the Spanish word for cat) meets alien cats and tries to figure out who or what they are. Their adventure leads them to a "battle" with Silicon Valley Computers. Ultimately, Libra goes back to Gatos but her adventure on Earth will never be forgotten, nor will the friendships she made. The book is a twist of learning and play on words that children can understand and adults will enjoy. The sci-fi fan will love the language, information, and adventures in this story and the young reader will learn more about reading and language than they expected. The book comes with a CD of music featuring Amanda Shelby. The 25 songs are fun to sing and listen to. And it is an added bonus that makes this book a real deal. Before writing this review, I had my 5th grade son also read the book. He loved it. He enjoyed the play on words and the story line. He has since taken the book to school and has shared it with his friends. It is truly a book for all ages.

a very clever cat sci-fi fantasy:
I bought Libra for my six-year-old grandson. I thought I'd read a few pages. Well, I read the whole book! I was very surprised to see that the story unfolds beautifully and logically for us adult readers as well as creating an adventurous children's tale. The 25-song CD enclosed with the book tells the story in song form. It is very good. My grandson plays it frequently. If you have a child in your life, this book will bring you both closer together. I read a chapter for my grandson every day after school. It's our quality time together. Grampa Mark

Charming!:
Fun, charming - keeps the attention of kids as well as adults! For the cat lover, the sci-fi lover, the fairy tale lover...

Love that liberated kitty!:
Love that liberated kitty! This is a tail firmly arch. I had to wait six weeks to get my copy of Libra from Amazon.com, but it was well worth the wait. Now I have ordered four more for birthday presents for cat lovers and sci fi buffs. What a great yarn-- Californian to the core, with delicious musings on redwoods and sushi. And for those who like an undercurrent of intellectual challenge with their froth, there are heartfelt subtexts on nonconformity, eccentricity, and the role of science in society.