STAGS
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STAGS
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Nine students. Three bloodsports. One deadly weekend. A twisting thriller for fans of gothic literature and The Hunger Games.
Shortlisted for the YA BOOK PRIZE 2018 and Winner of the Great Reads 'Most Read' 2018 Senior Award.
It is the autumn term and Greer MacDonald is struggling to settle into the sixth form at the exclusive St. Aidan the Great boarding school, known to its privileged pupils as S.T.A.G.S. Just when she despairs of making friends, Greer receives a mysterious invitation with three words embossed upon it: huntin' shootin' fishin'. When Greer learns that the invitation is to spend the half term weekend at the country manor of Henry de Warlencourt, the most popular and wealthy boy at S.T.A.G.S., she is as surprised as she is flattered.
But when Greer joins the other chosen few at the ancient and sprawling Longcross Hall, she realises that Henry's parents are not at home; the only adults present are a cohort of eerily compliant servants. The students are at the mercy of their capricious host, and, over the next three days, as the three bloodsports - hunting, shooting and fishing - become increasingly dark and twisted, Greer comes to the horrifying realisation that those being hunted are not wild game, but the very misfits Henry has brought with him from school...
Series: STAGS
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Reviews describe STAGS by M. A. Bennett as a gripping and darkly compelling young adult thriller set in an elite boarding school, combining boarding-school drama with psychological tension. It has been compared to The Hunger Games and Mean Girls, offering a Gothic atmosphere with unexpected twists, and acclaimed for its engaging plot and rich characterisation. Bennett's skill in building suspense and a chilling atmosphere is highlighted, making it a recommended read for those who enjoy thrillers with social commentary on privilege and class.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781471406768
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 10 August 2017
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Hot Key Books
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 19.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 238g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Marina Fiorato, writing as M. A. Bennett, is half-Venetian, and was born in Manchester and raised in the Yorkshire Dales. She is a history graduate of Oxford University and the University of Venice, where she specialized in the study of Shakespeare's plays as an historical source. After University she studied art and since worked as an illustrator, actress and film reviewer. She also designed tour visuals for rock bands including U2 and the Rolling Stones. She was married on the Grand Canal in Venice and lives in North London with her husband, son and daughter. You can follow Marina on Twitter @MarinaFiorato and find out more information on her webiste www.marinafiorato.com
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