Jolt

Name: Jolt
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9781921520211
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By Bernard Beckett

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Jolt by Bernard Beckett is a gripping young adult novel that follows a teenager dealing with memory loss and psychological challenges. As the protagonist pieces together diary entries and fragmented memories, they uncover a mysterious experiment and delve into profound questions about identity and the past. The narrative is a thought-provoking exploration of self-discovery and the boundaries of scientific ethics.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by stories that delve into the complexities of the mind, blending psychological suspense with science fiction elements. It will appeal to you if you like narratives that challenge perceptions of reality and identity, offering unexpected twists and exploring deep philosophical questions. Perfect for readers who appreciate thought-provoking young adult fiction that keeps you guessing.

Jolt

Marko surfaces from a drug-induced haze to find himself hidden from the world in a psychiatric ward. He is certain the 'Doctor' means to kill him, and he in turn has vengeful plans of his own. But how is it he came to stop taking his medication? Who can Marko trust and how much time does he have?

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Marko surfaces from a drug-induced haze to find himself hidden from the world in a psychiatric ward. He is certain the Doctor means to kill him, and he in turn has vengeful plans of his own. But how is it he came to stop taking his medication? Who can Marko trust and how much time does he have?

Time enough to write it all down, his story of a coast to coast school trip, and the earthquake which ripped his world apart.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781921520211

Publisher: Text Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 March 2009

Country: Australia

Imprint: The Text Publishing Company

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 199.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 208

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Bernard Beckett Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Bernard Beckett was awarded a Royal Society Fellowship for Teachers of Maths, Science and Technology in 2005, during which he worked at the Allan Wilson Centre for Molecular Evolution. That year, he found himself looking for a way to combine his passions for science, philosophy and storytelling. Falling for Science is his first non-fiction book. He's written several novels, won many awards for his fiction. His lnovel Genesis was also written as a result of his time at the Allan Wilson Centre. This 'otherworldly' sci-fi thriller was winner of the Young Adult Fiction category in the NZ Post 2007 Book Awards. His other books are No Alarms, Malcolm and Juliet, Jolt, Deep Fried, Home Boys and Acid Song.

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