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Chaos Walking: Book 1 The Knife of Never Letting Go

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Chaos Walking: Book 1 The Knife of Never Letting Go by Patrick Ness follows Todd Hewitt, a boy in a dystopian world where everyone can hear each other's thoughts through a phenomenon called Noise. As he discovers a deadly secret, Todd is forced to flee his town, accompanied by his loyal dog and a mysterious girl who isn't affected by Noise. Together, they journey through a grim landscape, uncovering deep truths and facing the relentless dangers that pursue them.
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This book may appeal to you if you're drawn to thrilling adventures set in a dystopian world where everyone can hear each other's thoughts, creating a constant "Noise." It's a gripping young adult story that explores themes of identity, freedom, and survival, keeping you hooked with its fast-paced narrative and unique premise.

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Chaos Walking: Book 1 The Knife of Never Letting Go

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The multi-award-winning novel by Patrick Ness, the first in a gripping trilogy, is now a major motion picture starring Tom Holland and Daisy Ridley.

The Knife of Never Letting Go follows Todd Hewitt, who lives in a town unlike other towns. There are no women, and everyone can hear everyone else’s thoughts in an overwhelming, never-ending stream of Noise. But then Todd meets someone who should not exist: a girl.

Even in a town where privacy is impossible, there is a secret so terrible, they’re going to have to run for their lives. But how do you escape when your pursuers can hear your every thought?

“Terrifying, exhilarating and heartbreaking.” Sunday Telegraph

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The Knife of Never Letting Go, the first book in the Chaos Walking series by Patrick Ness, is a gripping and intense young adult novel that engages readers with its unique concept and thrilling pace. It received notable attention in The Bookseller's October Previews, highlighting its compelling narrative and characterisation. The unconventional style and thoughtful exploration of themes like identity and truth make it a standout in young adult literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406385397

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Patrick Ness is the award-winning and bestselling author of A Monster Calls, More Than This, The Rest of Us Just Live Here, Release, And the Ocean Was Our Sky and Burn. John Green has described him as "an insanely beautiful writer". He has won every major prize in children's fiction, including the Carnegie Medal twice. He has written the screenplay for the film of A Monster Calls and the BBC Dr Who spin-off, Class. The first Chaos Walking film is slated for release in 2020. He lives in Los Angeles.

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