Hunted (Hodder Literature) [Hardcover]

Alex Shearer (Author)

Book Description

Series: Hodder Literature

Hodder Literature: a new and exciting series of literature for Key Stage 3 for whole class use. Tarrin is a natural-born child living in a world where children are rare. Medical science has enabled people to live to a vast age whilst still looking youthful. The dream of almost eternal youth has been realised at the cost of fertility. Children are so prized that they are bought and sold, even kidnapped. Tarrin lives in this future world with his guardian, Deet, who uses him to provide his living by renting him to childless couples by the hour. Deet wants Tarrin to have the PP (Peter Pan) implant, so that he will never grow up and remain a child for the rest of his life. Tarrin wants to grow old naturally and he dreams of finding his true parents one day. Shortlisted for the Guardian's Children's Fiction Award 2005.

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About the Author

Alex Shearer is a writer with a growing reputation in schools and 'The Hunted' has been shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Award 2005. He is the author of more than a dozen books for both adults and children, as well as many successful television series, films, and stage and radio plays. The BBC series of his book 'Bootleg' won a BAFTA award for Best Children's Drama.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Murray; Education ed edition (November 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340913215
• ISBN-13: 978-0340913215
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,206,175 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book!, May 10, 2006

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Richard Klecka - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Hunted (Paperback)

This book was kind of sad and funny but the ending was great! I must admit that i cried a little! oops! It really made me think of my family and how truly lucky mankind is to have such a wonderful blessing in life. Great book!!!

4.0 out of 5 stars A Teen's Point of View, March 28, 2006

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Kestrel - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Hunted (Paperback)

This is an interesting book about what the future could bring. It is also a good read. Not as good as Shearer's Bootleg, but still.