{"title":"Rae Mariz","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the imaginative worlds crafted by Rae Mariz, a distinctive voice in the realm of Young Adult fiction. Renowned for her vivid storytelling and captivating narratives, Mariz's works often delve into themes of identity, society, and the impact of technology on our daily lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong her celebrated works, \u003cem\u003eThe Unidentified\u003c\/em\u003e stands out as a thought-provoking story that invites readers to ponder the nature of surveillance and commercialization in a high school setting transformed into a testing ground for new consumer products. Through her engaging writing style, Rae Mariz challenges her audience to consider the broader implications of a world driven by branding and image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for young adults and those young at heart, Mariz's books offer a blend of adventure, introspection, and social commentary, making them both entertaining and enlightening. Dive into Rae Mariz's collection and discover stories that not only thrill but also provoke thought and reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-unidentified-by-rae-mariz-9781921656934","title":"The Unidentified","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFifteen-year-old Katey, aka Kid, goes to school in the Game—a 'school' run by corporate sponsors. Social networking is as natural as breathing, your online profile is everything, and striving to get ahead in the popularity stakes involves careful navigation that could go wrong at any turn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe corporations watch the students to spot the next trend, and the kids vie with each other to be noticed and sponsored by the corporations. Being 'branded' means celebrity status, not to mention financial freedom. But what kind of freedom is it when you're always being watched? And how important is it to be the coolest and most popular kid when your identity is owned by a corporation?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Kid witnesses a mock suicide staged by an anonymous group calling itself the Unidentified, she begins to ask herself those questions. \u003cem\u003eThe Unidentified\u003c\/em\u003e is a book about identity, freedom, and integrity, a book that will lead readers to discuss the power of marketing and the media, our desire to fit in and be popular, and the importance of making a stand for what you believe in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534043566316,"sku":"9781921656934","price":24.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/4980463482872.jpg?v=1749405655"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/rae-mariz.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}