![]() In spite of the limited scope of the setting, and lack of outward action, Klara's rich inner world was captivating enough to keep me interested. However the socio-political context is only hinted at, as Klara's world does not extend far beyond the country house where she stays with Josie's small family. The story takes place in a setting that could be somewhere in a near-future United States. Klara is an artificial friend (a humanoid robot, essentially) to a lonely girl named Josie who suffers from an illness that is never quite explained but is likely connected to her having been genetically enhanced. Klara is an artificial friend (a humanoid robot, essentially) to a lonely girl named Josie who suffers from an illness that is never quite explained but is likely connected to her having been genetically e A gentle, poignant piece of science fiction. She is also listed as an illustrator on titles such as the colouring-in book Brian and Bonzo meet Red Tiger.moreġ of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 starsĪ gentle, poignant piece of science fiction. Titles she has written or illustrated include: ![]() ![]() Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia, Hans Christian Andersen's tales, and other children's stories that romanticise travel, hidden worlds and acknowledge the mystery and wonder of faith. Along the way she discovered stories of her own to share. She has illustrated many children's readers in South Africa over the past ten years. Colleen is drawn to the written word and the visual language of illustration. She is also listed as an illustrator on titles such as the colouring-in book Brian and Bonzo meet Red Tiger. Titles she has written or illustrated include: Ships, Sleighs and Christmas Lights.
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