The Declaration

Name: The Declaration
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781408836880
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By Gemma Malley

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Summary

In The Declaration by Gemma Malley, the story is set in a dystopian future where a breakthrough in medicine has eradicated diseases, allowing humanity to achieve eternal life. However, to prevent overpopulation, children are forbidden unless their parents opt out of the longevity drug. The narrative centres on Anna, a young girl raised in a state-run facility for "Surplus" children who challenges her predetermined fate after meeting a mysterious new inmate named Peter.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

This book may appeal to you if you're intrigued by dystopian futures where society grapples with the consequences of immortality and strict population control. You'll likely be drawn to the intense narrative of teenagers challenging the rules of their world in a quest for freedom and identity.

Description

Sixteen-year-old Anna should not have been born. It is the year 2140 and people can live forever. No one wants another mouth to feed, so she lives in a Surplus Hall, where unwanted children go to learn valuable lessons... at least she wasn't put down at birth.

One day, a new inmate arrives. Anna's life is thrown into chaos. He says things about her parents and the Outside that couldn't possibly be true... Or could they?

Thrilling, passionate and beautifully written, this dystopian novel is perfect for fans of The Hunger Games.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Declaration by Gemma Malley is described as a haunting and suspenseful story that captivates readers, as highlighted by The Sunday Times. It is praised for being stunning and thought-provoking, with the power to leave a lasting impression, according to The Bookseller. The Telegraph appreciates the book's well-imagined and endlessly thought-provoking narrative. Publishing News notes its visionary quality, comparing it to The Handmaid's Tale and How I Live Now, suggesting it has a profound impact on worldview. Books for Keeps finds it extremely chilling and, at times, quite harrowing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408836880

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 November 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 231g

Pages: 320

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Gemma Malley Young Adult

About the Author

Gemma Malley studied Philosophy at Reading University before working as a journalist. She edited several business magazines and contributed regularly to Company Magazine and the Sunday Telegraph before moving into the civil service in a senior communications role at Ofsted.

She lives in South London with her husband and son.