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| Verlag | HMH Books for Young Readers |
| Auflage | 2015 |
| Seiten | 352 |
| Format | 13,9 x 21,1 x 2,3 cm |
| Gewicht | 300 g |
| Artikeltyp | Englisches Buch |
| Reihe | The Testing Vol.1 |
| ISBN-10 | 0544336232 |
| EAN | 9780544336230 |
| Bestell-Nr | 54433623EA |
It's graduation day for sixteen-year-old Malencia Vale, and the entire Five Lakes Colony (the former Great Lakes) is celebrating. All Cia can think about-hope for-is whether she'll be chosen for The Testing, a United Commonwealth program that selects the best and brightest new graduates to become possible leaders of the slowly revitalizing post-war civilization. When Cia is chosen, her father finally tells her about his own nightmarish half-memories of The Testing. Armed with his dire warnings ("Cia, trust no one"), she bravely heads off to Tosu City, far away from friends and family, perhaps forever. Danger, romance-and sheer terror-await.
Rezension:
VOYA Top Shelf for Middle School Readers 2013 list
" The Testing is a chilling and devious dystopian thriller that all fans of The Hunger Games will simply devour. Joelle Charbonneau writes with guts and nerve but also great compassion and heart. Highly recommended."-Jonathan Mabery, New York Times best-selling author of Rot & Ruin
and Flesh & Bone
"I galloped through this excellent read; I was in suspense the whole time."-Charlaine Harris
"There is nothing standardized about this Testing. Charbonneau's imagination will surprise readers at every turn."-Jennifer M. Brown, children's editor, Shelf Awareness
"Action-packed and full of twists, The Testing will keep you guessing until the very last page-and desperate for the next book!"-Erica O'Rourke, author of the Torn Trilogy
"The rising tension, skillfully executed scenarios, and rich characterizations all contribute to an exciting story bound to capture readers' imaginations. . . . Charbonneau works action, romance, intrigue, and a plausible dystopian premise into a near-flawless narrative."- Publishers Weekly, starred review
"Charbonneau jumps into the packed dystopia field with a mashup of Veronica Roth's Divergent (2011) and Suzanne Collins' Hunger Games trilogy, but she successfully makes her story her own."- Kirkus
"Charbonneau is a fantastic story teller and this book is a tribute to that background. The intrigue in The Testing passes evaluation of what a good dystopian novel should represent."- VOYA, 4Q 5P M J S
"The plot twists are well integrated and will keep readers on edge awaiting the next volume."- Horn Book
"The influence of The Hunger Games is obvious, and The Testing will satisfy readers who want similar dystopian adventures." - SLJ