Powerful futuristic drama about a world in which human life has a transformed value, and ageing has long since lost its finality. Charismatic characters, action-driven plot and sublime writing combine to make this an unputdownable novel for teens.
"Powerful futuristic drama about a world in which human life has a transformed value, and ageing has long since lost its finality. Charismatic characters, action-driven plot and sublime writing combine to make this an unputdownable novel for teens."@en
"Set in a bleak future world, this novel tells the story of a young woman, Anna, who lives a harsh life in the isolation of an institution for children who were born against the rules, Grange Hall, a place that is governed by strict rules and where she learns unquestioning obedience - That is, until Peter arrives, and Anna learns from him, shocking things about the world outside - This makes her question the world in which she lives and endeavour to make a better future."
"Im Jahr 2080 ist Kinder kriegen verboten. Anna ist trotzdem geboren worden. Dafür hasst sie ihre Eltern. Jetzt lebt sie in einem Heim und arbeitet zur Strafe als Dienerin. Bis Peter kommt und gegen alle Regeln rebelliert und sie dazu bringt, selber alles in Frage zu stellen."
"״אנה, בת ה־15, לא היתה אמורה להוולד. אנשים החוקיים נוטלים תרופה המעניקה חיי נצח. המחיר: איסור להביא ילדים לעולם. אנה סגורה במוסד, עד שיום אחד מופיע נער חדש ... נחוש בדעתו להוציא אותה משם ולהשיב לה את חייה--״."
"In 2140 England, where drugs enable people to live forever and children are illegal, teenaged Anna, an obedient "Surplus" trained to become a house servant, discovers that her birth parents are trying to find her."
"In 2140 England, where drugs enable people to live forever and children are illegal, teenaged Anna, an obedient "Surplus" training to become a house servant, discovers that her birth parents are trying to find her."
"In 2140 England, where drugs enable people to live forever and children are illegal, teenaged Anna, an obedient "Surplus" training to become a house servant, discovers that her birth parents are trying to find her."@en
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