The Resistance
Published on 8. November 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
336 pages
978-1-4088-3690-3 (ISBN)
Description
The chilling, powerful sequel to Gemma Malley's acclaimed debut, The Declaration. For fans of The Hunger Games
In a world where nobody dies, Peter and Anna are Opt Outs - they choose not to live for ever . . . but is that enough?
To try and fight the system further, Peter infiltrates Pincent Pharma, the company behind Longevity - the drug that offers eternal life. But he finds himself involved in things he didn't think possible . . . and begins to struggle with his own family. It appears Richard Pincent will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means ripping Peter and Anna's new life apart.
In a world where nobody dies, Peter and Anna are Opt Outs - they choose not to live for ever . . . but is that enough?
To try and fight the system further, Peter infiltrates Pincent Pharma, the company behind Longevity - the drug that offers eternal life. But he finds himself involved in things he didn't think possible . . . and begins to struggle with his own family. It appears Richard Pincent will stop at nothing to get what he wants, even if it means ripping Peter and Anna's new life apart.
Reviews / Votes
Well-written dystopian thriller . . . dramatic and heartfelt * Sunday Times * Well written and thought-provoking * School Librarian *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Target group
Children/juvenile
Dimensions
Height: 204 mm
Width: 131 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
237 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4088-3690-3 (9781408836903)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Gemma Malley
The Resistance
E-Book
11/2010
1st Edition
Bloomsbury Childrens Books
€9.49
Available for download
Person
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.
She lives in South London with her husband and son.