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OverviewHow will a group of teenagers react when they are offered £1,000 to give up their mobile phone in Keren David’s thought-provoking story of perspective and influence. Could you disconnect from your phone for six weeks? An eccentric entrepreneur has challenged Esther's year group to do just that, and the winners will walk away with GBP1,000. For Esther, whose dad, sister and baby nephew live thousands of miles away in New York, the prize might be her only chance to afford flights for a visit … But can she really stay disconnected for long enough to win? Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant or dyslexic readers aged 13+ Full Product DetailsAuthor: Keren David , Jen CollinsPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd Dimensions: Width: 13.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.220kg ISBN: 9781781128558ISBN 10: 1781128553 Pages: 128 Publication Date: 01 April 2019 Recommended Age: 8 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Young adult , Children / Juvenile , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Out of stock  The supplier is temporarily out of stock of this item. It will be ordered for you on backorder and shipped when it becomes available. Table of ContentsReviews"""Could this novel be any more prescient or pressing? … While the message of this book is clear enough, its real strength is that it’s not preachy … Highly recommended"" -- The Letterpress Project ""This short, snappy and entertaining book has an irresistible premise which many teenagers will find relatable” -- BookTrust “An astute, thought-provoking look at the highs and lows of social media” -- The Bookseller ""Offers young adults plenty to ponder ... Keren David's balanced approach may chime with teens, whose voices on the benefits of campaigning and informing themselves through the use of phones are not drowned out by any dictatorial parental authority"" -- The Echo “Keren David has written a fascinating novella that more than lives up to its topical and intriguing premise… a thoughtful read but also a gripping one” -- Minerva Reads, Blog" Could this novel be any more prescient or pressing? ... While the message of this book is clear enough, its real strength is that it's not preachy ... Highly recommended -- The Letterpress Project This short, snappy and entertaining book has an irresistible premise which many teenagers will find relatable -- BookTrust An astute, thought-provoking look at the highs and lows of social media -- The Bookseller Offers young adults plenty to ponder ... Keren David's balanced approach may chime with teens, whose voices on the benefits of campaigning and informing themselves through the use of phones are not drowned out by any dictatorial parental authority -- The Echo Keren David has written a fascinating novella that more than lives up to its topical and intriguing premise... a thoughtful read but also a gripping one -- Minerva Reads, Blog Author InformationKeren David's compelling debut YA novel, When I Was Joe, won six regional awards and was shortlisted for the Branford Boase and UKLA awards. Her books have been nominated for the Carnegie Medal five times. Her Barrington Stoke titles include the critically acclaimed The Liar's Handbook, True Sisters and The Disconnect. Keren is Features Editor at the Jewish Chronicle. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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