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The Block

By Ben Oliver
Series: The Loop
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The Block by Ben Oliver follows Luka Kane, who finds himself in a dystopian prison called The Loop, where he must endure endless punishment cycles. As rebellion brews within the prison walls, Luka grapples with survival and the growing urge to escape, all while uncovering dark secrets about the system that controls them. This thrilling young adult novel delves into themes of resilience, friendship, and justice in a world turned upside down.
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Luka is imprisoned in the Block when an audacious break-out reunites him with his friends at last. Hiding out in the heart of the destroyed city, Luka realises the scale of their mission to defeat all-powerful AI, Happy. How can they stay hidden, let alone win the war?

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Luka is in prison again— but this time it’s worse. He’s in the Block, a place where reality and simulation start to blur. But an audacious breakout reunites Luka and his friends at last.

Hiding out in the heart of the destroyed city, Luka realises the scale of their mission to defeat the all-powerful AI, Happy. How can they stay hidden, let alone win the war? Old friends and new—including the annoyingly cheerful companion drone, Apple-Moth—hold the key to their slim chance of victory.

The Block is a thrilling continuation of the gripping series that challenges the boundaries of reality and friendship.

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  • The Block
    Luka is in prison again— but this time it’s worse. He’s in the Block, a place where reality and simulation start to blur. But an audacious breakout reunites Luka and his friends at last. Hiding out in the heart of the destroyed city, Luka realises the scale of their mission to defeat the all-powerful AI, Happy. How can they stay...
    By Ben Oliver
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  • The Loop
    Book 1 in a dark, twisty and totally unputdownable YA series – perfect for fans of The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner. 'A terrifying and sinister look into the future that will leave your jaw on the floor.' - KASS MORGAN, New York Times bestselling author of The 100 'Your next YA obsession.' - ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY 'Fans of The...
    By Ben Oliver
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Book Details

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ISBN: 9781912626564

Publisher: Chicken House Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Chicken House Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 136.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 336

Collections

Ben Oliver Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Computing & Technology Dystopian Fiction Education & Reference Fiction General Fiction Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science Fiction Series: The Loop Young Adult Young Adult Dystopian Fiction Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

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