YA Dystopias: Teens on the Margins (page 2)

CHILDREN'S

Released: Sept. 1, 2010

GRACE

by Elizabeth Scott

"Moody and compelling, without the easy moralizing so common in dystopian settings. (Science fiction. 12-14)"

In a hellish country ruled by megalomaniac Keran Berj, Grace has been raised by the People, a freedom-fighting sect dedicated to the overthrow of Keran Berj, to be an Angel. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Aug. 24, 2010

MOCKINGJAY

by Suzanne Collins

"It will grab them and not let go, and if it leaves them with questions, well, then, it's probably exactly the book Collins was hoping for, too."

Another season, another embargoed Big Book. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: April 1, 2010

BIRTHMARKED

by Caragh M. O’Brien

"In the end, Gaia must flee to fight another day in the sequels; most readers will contentedly follow. (Science fiction. 12 & up)"

A gated community on the banks of a dried-up Great Lake. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: March 1, 2010

THE LINE

by Teri Hall

"Well done indeed. (Science fiction. 10 & up)"

This interesting dystopic series opener from debut author Hall follows the fortunes of Rachel, whose mother, Vivian, is "Gainfully Employed" by Ms. Moore, owner of an orchid business, a "Private Enterprise." Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: May 1, 2008

THE COMPOUND

by S.A. Bodeen

"Suspenseful and riveting, this debut novel raises serious issues about what it means to survive. (Fiction. 12+)"

A teen questions the world his father has created and finds some shocking answers. Read full book review >

CHILDREN'S

Released: Nov. 6, 2007

UNWIND

by Neal Shusterman

"As with classics such as 1984 and Fahrenheit 451, one can only hope that this vision of the future never becomes reality. (Science fiction. YA)"

Shusterman's Everlost (2006) dealt with death and children with a sense of innocence, redemption and even humor. Read full book review >

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