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Malley’s unusual debut is a haunting and suspenseful page-turner about a world in which resources are running out, longevity drugs have been found so that nobody needs to die, and having a child is permitted only to those who have opted out of immortality. Any children born to parents who did not “Opt Out” at the age of 16 are “Surpluses”, and are snatched from their parents and trained to serve the “Legals”, while using as few resources as possible, on the grounds that their existence is theft from the immortal childless population.
Anna, a teenage Surplus, abides by the rules of the cruel institution she inhabits, hating her parents – as she has been taught to do – for illegally giving her life. Then, one day, a rebel boy arrives who offers her kindness and revelations about her own history that change everything. Anna’s conversion from the beliefs with which she has been indoctrinated is persuasively recorded in a novel that, along with characters to care about, considers the virtue of mortality and projects a credible, nightmarish extension of beliefs we are already inclined to hold.
(Bloomsbury £10.99)
THE DECLARATION
by Gemma Malley
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I am in the middle of the book at the moment, but so far, WOW! It is a blood-pumping page-turner of a book. I am only 13, but I have definitely learnt a thing or two about immortality, over-population and lots more just by reading this book. This heart felt novel for teenagers deserves 5 stars!
Camille Young, Glasgow, Scotland
This i possibly one of the best books i have ever read, i am only 13 and love how the book really dives into the problems that immortality poses
Amazing book, impossible to put down.
Tansy Mutimer, Melbounre, Australia
I love the book and I especially love the relationship between Peter and Anna- the hostillity and the romance-it is so sweet. Gemma Malley has definatly done a brilliant job of the book and I can't wait to get my hands on the second book. It would make an amazing film!
Kate Fell, Balloch, Cumbernauld, Scotland
I would have to say it is one of the best books i have ever read. The story line captures a far different story line to most books about what one may think the future may bring (or as i understood it) This is the type of book you dont want to put down and i cant wait for the following book!
Elledie, Brisbane, Australia
It's imaginitive storyline really captivates, once you really get into it, it's hard to put it down.
Vanessa Bozanic-Watson, Port Lincoln, Australia
Fantastic storyline,Interesting characters and a plot that is so unique that this author might give J.K rowling a run for her money. The sequel is even more amazing. Gemma Malley is a very strong intelligent and powerful author who deserves alot of respect!!!! My favourite character is Peter!Love it
Caroline downey, Cork, Ireland
The Best book i have ever read
I loved it
I can't actaully describe how fantastic it is but i love it so much
Izzy Litten, Fowey, England
This book had a very good plot after a couple of chapters when I really got into it. I would definately recommend this to a person who was into adventure stories as the author was very imaganative and creative in her writing and choice of words.
I LOVE THIS BOOK.
Ami Sodha, London, England
This book took a while to get going, i'm currently on page 115 and starting to love it. A book for a patient person, but a clever story so far.
Meg, Skipdale, England
AMAZING! great book i am going to get the sequel.
Eleanor Dunlop, axbridge, england
This book was AMAZING i loved every page. It is the best book i have read by far and i would recamend it to EVERY1!!!
Bethan, Kendal, England
The best book i have ever read. I couldn't put it down, it has a great story line and plot. I would surgest this book to anyone. It's brilliant!
Louise Greenhalgh, Rossendale, England