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The Adoration of Jenna Fox

The Jenna Fox Chronicles (Volume 1)

Author: Mary E. Pearson

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

The Adoration of Jenna Fox

About This Book

She wasn't supposed to survive the accident.
But she did.

Page Count
288
Genre
On Sale
09/01/2009
Age Range
12-18

Book Details

Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers?

This fascinating novel represents a stunning new direction for acclaimed author Mary Pearson. Set in a near future America, it takes readers on an unforgettable journey through questions of bio-medical ethics and the nature of humanity. Mary Pearson's vividly drawn characters and masterful writing soar to a new level of sophistication.

The Adoration of Jenna Fox is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

Imprint Publisher

Square Fish

ISBN

9780312594411

Reading Guide

In The News

“* Raises the ante in unexpected ways until the very last page.” —Publishers Weekly, starred review

“* This is a beautiful blend of science fiction, medical thriller, and teen-relationship novel that melds into a seamless whole that will please fans of all three genres.” —School Library Journal, starred review

“* Outstanding examination of identity, science and ethics.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review

“Readers will respond eagerly to this provocative novel.” —Kirkus Reviews, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Special

“What will hold readers most are the moral issues of betrayal, loyalty, sacrifice, and survival.” —Booklist

“Fascinating and thought provoking.” —Kliatt

“This novel is truly unlike any other I have ever read and is a breath of fresh air in the often predictable world of teen literature.” —ELLEgirl

“This is an amazingly powerful, thought-provoking, just brilliant novel.” —Teen Book Review

“An extraordinarily fine novel.” —VOYA

“Gut-punch plot twists.” —The Seattle Times

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