The Always War
For as long as Tessa can remember, her country has been at war. When local golden boy Gideon Thrall is awarded a medal for courage, it’s a rare bright spot for everyone in Tessa’s town—until Gideon refuses the award, claims he was a coward, and runs away. Tessa is bewildered, and can’t help but...
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For as long as Tessa can remember, her country has been at war. When local golden boy Gideon Thrall is awarded a medal for courage, it’s a rare bright spot for everyone in Tessa’s town—until Gideon refuses the award, claims he was a coward, and runs away. Tessa is bewildered, and can’t help but follow Gideon to find out the truth. But Tessa is in for more than she bargained for. Before she knows it, she has stowed away on a rogue airplane and is headed for enemy territory. But all that pales when she discovers a shocking truth that rocks the foundation of everything she’s ever believed—a truth that will change the world. But is Tessa strong enough to bring it into the light?
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9781416995265 (1416995269)
Publish date: November 15th 2011
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pages no: 197
Edition language: English
Category:
Young Adult,
Childrens,
Adventure,
Teen,
Science Fiction,
Juvenile,
Middle Grade,
Mystery,
War,
Action,
Dystopia
It was riveting and a quick read. I felt it left us with more questions at the conclusion and wrapped up the main storyline too neatly. I liked it enough to give the author another read but if its also just a 3 star read, I probably won't read another of hers. Mt. TBR is way too high to continue ...
So it was okay. I found the writing to be juvenile. The characters one-dimensional and bland. The plot, while sometimes the aspect of humanity's stupidity as a whole to be realistic, was extremely silly and seemed to me to be easily fixed without so many lies and pain.It didn't grab me. I didn't rea...
"Game Changer" by Margaret Peterson Haddix has an interesting premise. What would the world be like if sports (top professional athletes make millions) and academics (university professors don't) switched places?In other words, what if the world revered those who excelled at academics, and those who...
My feelings are pretty mixed on this one. I love this author and I was so excited to read this book. Maybe I had too high of expectations.The story is told through the eyes of Tess, who starts off trying to help a childhood friend to not kill himself in a fit of battle induced guilt. That leads her ...
my thoughtscover: it is not my all time favorite. but it has appeal. book: found it in my monthly galley grab. looked it up on goodreads. the synopsis looked interesting.we get thrown in a hero awarding ceremony. Gideon Thrall is being awarded ,our non romantic leading male[that's new] and suddenly ...
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