The Roar - by Emma Clayton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Mika and Ellie live in a future behind a wall, safe from the plague of animals beyond. Or so they've been told. After one of them vanishes and the other takes part in a sinister virtual reality game, they discover their concrete world is built on lies.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Exciting, thought-provoking, and very hard to put down.--The New York Times Book Review<p></p>Mika lives in future London, behind The Wall: Solid concrete topped with high-voltage razor wire and guarded by a battalion of Ghengis Borgs, it was built to keep out the animals, because animals carry the plague. Or so Mika's been told. But ever since Ellie vanished a year ago, Mika's suspected his world may be built on secrets--and lies. When a mysterious organization starts recruiting mutant kids to compete in violent virtual reality games, Mika takes the chance to search for his twin sister--and the truth.A hugely inventive and entertaining read which grabs the reader by the scruff of the neck from the first sentence. It flies along like a laser beam from a blaster and sustains the breakneck pace until the stunning climax. A fresh and exciting take on sci-fi...--Eoin Colfer*Includes a bonus chapter previewing the breathtaking sequel THE WHISPER!<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>A hugely inventive and entertaining read which grabs the reader by the scruff of the neck from the first sentence. It flies along like a laser beam from a blaster and sustains the breakneck pace until the stunning climax. A fresh and exciting take on sci-fi... -- Eoin Colfer"Telepathically connected twins battle a totalitarian regime...Exciting, thought-provoking, and very hard to put down." - The New York Times Book Review"An exciting, suspenseful plot; this compulsive read should not be started at bedtime!"- Kirkus Reviews"An unusually gripping adventure...roars to a satisfying conclusion."- BCCB<br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Emma Clayton lives with her two children in Leamington Spa, England. THE WHISPER is the sequel to her debut novel THE ROAR.
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