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Product Identifiers

PublisherRandom House, Incorporated

ISBN-100375970932

ISBN-139780375970931

eBay Product ID (ePID)117145401

Product Key Features

Book TitleDualed

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2013

TopicLove & Romance, Dystopian, General, Science Fiction

GenreJuvenile Fiction

AuthorElsie Chapman

FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height1 in

Item Weight14 Oz

Item Length8.8 in

Item Width6.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience

LCCN2011-052348

Dewey Edition23

ReviewsLibrary Media Connection "This is one debut novel that will have readers hooked from the first line...It is a logical next-read for Hunger Games fans with potential for authentic class discussions on survival of the fittest, and making tough choices in a true 'kill or be killed' world."

Grade FromSeventh Grade

Dewey Decimal[Fic]

SynopsisThe Hunger Games meets Matched in this high-concept thriller where citizens must prove their worth by defeating the other version of themselves--their twin. Two of you exist. Only one will survive. West Grayer is ready. She's trained for years to confront her Alternate, a twin raised by another family. Survival means a good job, marriage--life. But then a tragic misstep leaves West questioning: Is she the best version of herself, the version worthy of a future? If she is to have any chance of winning, she must stop running not only from herself, but also from love . . . though both have the power to destroy her. Fast-paced and unpredictable, Elsie Chapman's suspenseful YA debut weaves unexpected romance into a chilling, unforgettable world. Praise for Dualed: "A gripping, thought-provoking thriller that keeps your heart racing and your palms sweaty. . . . The kind of book Katniss Everdeen and Jason Bourne would devour. " --Andrew Fukuda, author of the Hunt series "Full of unexpected turns. . . . Fans of the Divergent trilogy will want to read this imaginative tale. " -- VOYA "A fast ride from first to final pages, Dualed combines action and heart ." --Mindy McGinnis, author of Not a Drop to Drink " Intense and swift , Dualed grabbed me by the throat and kept me turning pages all the way to the end. Romance and action fans alike will love it ." --Elana Johnson, author of the Possession series " Stylish , frenetic, and violent, . . . the textual equivalent of a Quentin Tarantino movie."-- Publishers Weekly "A double dose of intensity and danger in this riveting tale of survival, heartache, and love."--Kasie West, author of Pivot Point "This thought-provoking survival-of-the-fittest story will leave you breathless for more." --Ellen Oh, author of Prophecy " Clever suspense --here, stalking is a two-way street." -- Kirkus Reviews From the Hardcover edition., "The Hunger Games" meets "Matched" in this thrilling high-concept YA where citizens must prove their worth by defeating the other version of themselves--their twin. Two of you exist. Only one will survive. The city of Kersh is a safe haven, but the price of safety is high. Everyone has a genetic Alternate--a twin raised by another family--and citizens must prove their worth by eliminating their Alts before their twentieth birthday. Survival means advanced schooling, a good job, marriage--life. Fifteen-year-old West Grayer has trained as a fighter, preparing for the day when her assignment arrives and she will have one month to hunt down and kill her Alt. But then a tragic misstep shakes West's confidence. Stricken with grief and guilt, she's no longer certain that she's the best version of herself, the version worthy of a future. If she is to have any chance of winning, she must stop running not only from her Alt, but also from love . . . though both have the power to destroy her. Elsie Chapman's suspenseful YA debut weaves unexpected romance into a novel full of fast-paced action and thought-provoking philosophy. When the story ends, discussions will begin about this future society where every adult is a murderer and every child knows there is another out there who just might be better. "Fans of the Divergent trilogy will want to read this imaginative tale that is reminiscent of William Golding's "Lord of the Flies."" --"VOYA ""The textual equivalent of a Quentin Tarantino movie." --"Publishers Weekly" "Clever suspense--here, stalking is a two-way street." --"Kirkus Reviews", "The Hunger Games" meets "Matched" in this high-concept thriller where citizens must prove their worth by defeating the other version of themselves their twin. Two of you exist. Only one will survive. West Grayer is ready. She's trained for years to confront her Alternate, a twin raised by another family. Survival means a good job, marriage life. But then a tragic misstep leaves West questioning: Is she the best version of herself, the version worthy of a future? If she is to have any chance of winning, she must stop running not only from herself, but also from love . . . though both have the power to destroy her. Fast-paced and unpredictable, Elsie Chapman's suspenseful YA debut weaves unexpected romance into a chilling, unforgettable world. Praise for "Dualed: " "A gripping, thought-provoking thriller that keeps your heart racing and your palms sweaty. . . . The kind of book Katniss Everdeen and Jason Bourne would devour." Andrew Fukuda, author of the Hunt series "Full of unexpected turns. . . . Fans of the Divergent trilogy will want to read this imaginative tale." "VOYA" "A fast ride from first to final pages, Dualed combines action and heart." Mindy McGinnis, author of "Not a Drop to Drink" "Intense and swift, "Dualed" grabbed me by the throat and kept me turning pages all the way to the end. Romance and action fans alike will love it." Elana Johnson, author of the Possession series "Stylish, frenetic, and violent, . . . the textual equivalent of a Quentin Tarantino movie." "Publishers Weekly" "A double dose of intensity and danger in this riveting tale of survival, heartache, and love." Kasie West, author of "Pivot Point" "This thought-provoking survival-of-the-fittest story will leave you breathless for more." Ellen Oh, author of "Prophecy" "Clever suspense here, stalking is a two-way street." "Kirkus Reviews" "From the Hardcover edition.""

LC Classification NumberPZ7.C36665Du 2013