Questions and Answers
What is the special ability Nere and her mother possess?
Telepathy (reading minds)
Who are Nere's best friends?
Robry and Cam
Nere's parents joined the Neptune Project for what reason?
So their daughter would have a chance to live free of the Western Collective
Why does Gillian warn Nere and Robry not to go toward the open sea?
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What two things were genetically altered on Nere?
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Why does the government burn the village's boats?
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When Robry, Lena, and Nere first escape the Marine guard, where do they hide?
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How does Gillian save Nere from the Marine Guard?
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What is the mission of the Neptune Project?
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Who taught Mariah how to speak English?
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Who can stay under the water longer: the Neptune Project kids or the dolphins?
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What weapon do the kids use to protect themselves?
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How does Lena feel about being part of the Neptune Project?
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When dolphins 'click' and 'saw', what does that mean?
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How did Nere's father die?
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What is the name of Nere's brother?
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How does the Marine Guard try to attack the kids when they are hiding?
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What do 'private sends' mean?
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Study Notes
Key Characters and Abilities
- Nere and her mother have telepathic abilities, allowing them to read minds.
- Nere's best friends are Robry and Cam, who accompany her on her adventures.
- Mariah, another character, learns English from Gillian, Nere's mother.
The Neptune Project
- The project aims to create a sea colony, moving away from the restrictions of the Western Collective.
- Nere's parents joined the Neptune Project to give her a chance at freedom.
Challenges and Threats
- Gillian warns Nere and Robry about the dangers posed by sea creatures when venturing into the open sea.
- The government destroys the village's boats to drive residents inland, disrupting their livelihoods.
- The kids use spearguns and darts as weapons for protection against threats.
Genetically Altered Traits
- Nere's genetic modifications include enhancements to her lungs and vision, enabling her to adapt to underwater life.
- Neptune Project kids can stay underwater longer than dolphins, showcasing their enhanced capabilities.
Escapes and Conflict
- The children initially hide from the Marine Guard in a kelp forest when escaping.
- Gillian saves Nere from a Marine Guard's attack by shielding her from gunfire.
- The Marine Guard employs depth charges to threaten the kids while they are in hiding.
Emotional Themes
- Lena struggles with her transformation as part of the Neptune Project and feels resentment towards her parents for their choices.
- Nere experiences loss as she copes with the death of her father, who perished in a storm at sea.
Communication and Warning Signals
- Dolphins use clicking and sawing sounds as warning signals about potential danger.
- The term "private sends" refers to telepathic communication intended for one recipient only.
Family Dynamics
- Nere's brother is named James, adding to the family narrative within the story.
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