The Knife of Never Letting Go (Reissue with bonus short story): Chaos Walking: Book One
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512 pages · Released Jul 22, 2014 · Candlewick
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The Knife of Never Letting Go (Reissue with bonus short story): Chaos Walking: Book One parent’s guide: what’s inside
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This dystopian science-fiction novel tackles mature themes including systemic violence, psychological manipulation, and the loss of innocence in a morally complex world. While the prose is accessible, the content—including warfare, brutality, and exploration of abuse of power—is geared toward older teens who can process its darker elements. The book is celebrated for rewarding courage, critical thinking, and empathy despite its harsh setting.
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An unflinching novel about the impossible choices of growing up, by an award-winning writer.Imagine you're the only boy in a town of men. And you can hear everything they think. And they can hear everything you think. Imagine you don't fit in with their plans... Todd Hewitt is just one month away from the birthday that... An unflinching novel about the impossible choices of growing up, by an award-winning writer.Imagine you're the only boy in a town of men. And you can hear everything they think. And they can hear everything you think. Imagine you don't fit in with their plans... Todd Hewitt is just one month away from the birthday that will make him a man. But his town has been keeping secrets from him. Secrets that are going to force him to run...
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- Fiction
- Human-animal communication
- Science fiction
- Social problems
- Telepathy
- Space colonies
- Young Adult Fiction
- Juvenile fiction
- YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Dystopian
- YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Paranormal, Occult & Supernatural
- YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Boys & Men
- YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Media Tie-In
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ISBN 9780763676186 · Candlewick