| The Girl with All the Gifts Contributor(s): Carey, M. R. (Author), Williams, Finty (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1478901551 ISBN-13: 9781478901556 Publisher: Hachette Book Group OUR PRICE: $40.50 Product Type: Compact Disc - Other Formats Published: June 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Dystopian - Fiction | Thrillers - General - Fiction | Science Fiction - Action & Adventure |
| Dewey: 823.92 |
| Series: Testing Trilogy |
| Physical Information: 1.5" H x 5.3" W x 5.8" (0.65 lbs) |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Melanie is a very special girl. Dr. Caldwell calls her "our little genius."Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be taken to class. When they come for her, Sergeant keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite, but they don't laugh.Melanie loves school. She loves learning about spelling and sums and the world outside the classroom and the children's cells. She tells her favorite teacher all the things she'll do when she grows up. Melanie doesn't know why this makes Miss Justineau look sad.The Girl with All the Gifts is a sensational thriller, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Justin Cronin, and Neil Gaiman. |
Contributor Bio(s): Carey, M. R.: - M. R. Carey is a pen name for an established British writer of prose fiction and comic books. He has written for both DC and Marvel, including critically acclaimed runs on X-Men and Fantastic Four, Marvel's flagship superhero titles. His creator-owned books regularly appear in the New York Times' graphic fiction bestseller list. He also has several previous novels and one Hollywood movie screenplay to his credit. Williams, Finty: -Finty Williams has worked extensively in theater, television, film, and audio. She has narrated books by Jean Ure, Liz Kessler, and others, including Virginia Woolf's The Years, which was a finalist for the 2007 Audie Award for best classics narration. She won the 2015 Audie Award for best paranormal fiction narration and has received multiple Earphones Awards. Her stage credits include The Secret Life of Charlie Chaplin, Northanger Abbey, and The Misanthrope, while on television she has been seen in Born and Bred, Tales from the Crypt, and The Torch. Her films include Gosford Park, The Importance of Being Earnest, and Mrs. Brown. |
