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April 7, 2026 at 12:40 pm Reply
AmeliaAs the title says, I wonder, how did each kid end up with each Serenity parent? Did they choose? Was it random. Did Dr. Hammerstrom assign who would get which clone? Like, did they consider which scientist would be the most patient to the clones' theoretical negative traits when assigning kids?
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April 7, 2026 at 04:15 pm Reply
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VERY good question. That would have been done, theoretically, before the book got started, but it makes a lot of sense. I would say yes, even though I didn't address it. It would have made good scientific sense, and they were all about the science of nature vs. nurture.
Good thinking! -----Gordon Korman-----
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VERY good question. That would have been done, theoretically, before the book got started, but it makes a lot of sense. I would say yes, even though I didn't address it. It would have made good scientific sense, and they were all about the science of nature vs. nurture.
Good thinking! -----Gordon Korman-----
