The Testing
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The Testing
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A gripping futuristic thriller, perfect for fans of The Hunger Games.
A gripping futuristic thriller, perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES
It's graduation day for sixteen-year-old Malencia Vale, and the entire Five Lakes Colony (the former Great Lakes) is celebrating. All Cia can think about—or hope for—is whether she'll be chosen for The Testing, a United Commonwealth programme that selects the best and brightest new graduates to become possible leaders of the slowly revitalising post-war civilisation.
When Cia is chosen, her father finally tells her about his own nightmarish half-memories of The Testing. Armed with his dire warnings ("Cia, trust no one"), she bravely heads off to Tosu City, far away from friends and family, perhaps forever...
Series: The Testing
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The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau is a gripping young adult dystopian novel that captivates readers with its high-stakes and thrilling narrative reminiscent of The Hunger Games. Reviewers praise the book for its intense, action-packed storyline and well-developed characters who must navigate a perilous Testing process. The dynamic between the protagonist, Cia, and her partner Tomas adds emotional depth to the tale. The book is lauded for its suspenseful revelations and cliffhanger ending, promising an exciting follow-up in the series.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781471407000
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 August 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hot Key Books
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 25.0mm
Width: 131.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Ever since she can remember, Joelle has loved telling stories. As she grew up, she started performing those stories on the stage. After graduating from Millikin University with a Bachelors Degree in Vocal performance she continued onto DePaul University for her Masters Degree in Opera Performance, and from there went on to perform across the Chicagoland area in a variety of operas and musicals. Joelle still sings professionally, but most of her time is spent with her husband and son while dreaming up new stories. Follow Joelle at www.joellecharbonneau.com or on Twitter: @jcharbonneau.
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