List

Name: List
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781925584738
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By Patricia Forde

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List by Patricia Forde is set in a dystopian world where language and communication are severely restricted by a totalitarian regime. The story follows a young girl named Letta, the town's wordsmith, who is responsible for rationing words to the community. As she uncovers hidden truths about her society's control and limitations, Letta faces tough choices that could change the course of her world.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by dystopian worlds where language is tightly controlled. Set in a future where words are scarce, it explores themes of power, communication, and resistance, offering a thought-provoking narrative that delves into the importance of language and freedom.

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FAHRENHEIT 451 meets THE GIVER in this gripping middle-grade novel about the power of words and the dangers of censorship.

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You are the Wordsmith now. Are you ready for the challenge?

The city of Ark is the last safe place on Earth. To ensure humans avoid the mistakes of their past and can survive, everyone in Ark must speak List, a language of only 500 words. Everyone, that is, except Letta. As apprentice to the Wordsmith, Letta can read all the words that have ever existed. Words like freedom, music, and even pineapple tell her about a world she's never known.

One day, her master disappears, and the leaders of Ark tell Letta she is the new Wordsmith and must shorten List to fewer and fewer words. When Letta meets a mysterious boy who somehow knows all the words that have been banned, she's faced with a dangerous choice: sit idly by and watch language slowly slip away, or follow a stranger on a path to freedom... or banishment.

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List by Patricia Forde is a gripping dystopian tale that has impressed readers with its imaginative world-building and thought-provoking themes about language and control. Critics have praised its ability to captivate both young and adult audiences with a strong narrative and relatable characters. The book's exploration of freedom of expression resonates deeply with contemporary societal issues, making it a compelling read.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781925584738

Publisher: Affirm Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Affirm Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 372

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About the Author

Patricia Forde has written two plays, as well as several television drama series for children and teenagers. She lives with one husband, two teenagers, and a dog called Ben in a house in the middle of a small wood in Galway, Ireland. In her spare time she collects vintage children's books and reads them late into the night.