This grim story won the 2008 Guardian award for best children's book published in the UK. Author Patrick Ness has written a darkly forbodeing tale about settlers who find that their new planet is less than welcoming.
When the Church settlers arrive, they found that their new home was not quite the Eden they were expecting. Instead, a native virus attacked them, and gave every animal a voice, and turned the thoughts of men into an audible Noise than never goes away. Ever.
Todd Hewitt was born into this world. In Prentisstown, there are no women: the virus allegedly killed them all off, and Todd is the last boy born. He's waiting fearfully to grow into a man, because he knows from the Noise of his kinsmen that something bad is going to happen. When Todd stumbles across a terrible secret in the swamp, his kin force him to flee for his life. But there are some secrets that you can't run away from, no matter how fast you go.
Full of emotional tension and suspense, this book is excellent for older teens and those looking for a gripping read with a darker edge. Fans of Philip Reeve, Meg Rosoff and Suzanne Collins (The Hunger Games) will love this first book in the series.
Science Fiction/Suspense
Grades 10-12
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