Birthmarked (Birthmarked Trilogy, #1)

by Caragh M O'Brien

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A stunning adventure brought to life by a memorable heroine, this dystopian debut will have readers racing all the way to the dramatic finish.

In the future, in a world baked dry by the harsh sun, there are those who live inside the walled Enclave and those, like sixteen-year-old Gaia Stone, who live outside. Following in her mother's footsteps Gaia has become a midwife, delivering babies in the world outside the wall and handing a quota over to be 'advanced' into the privileged society of the Enclave. Gaia has always believed this is her duty, until the night her mother and father are arrested by the very people they so loyally serve.

Now Gaia is forced to question everything she has been taught, but her choice is simple: enter the world of the Enclave to rescue her parents, or die trying.

Praise for Birthmarked:
'Readers who enjoy adventures with a strong heroine standing up to authority against the odds will enjoy this compelling tale.'  School Library Journal
'Reminiscent of both 1984 and a Brave New World, this gripping page-turner is a perfect intro to futuristic, dystopian fiction . . . Readers accompany the novel's inspiring heroine on an undertaking brimming with danger, intrigue, and romance.' Education.com

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  • ISBN10 0857071394
  • ISBN13 9780857071392
  • Publish Date 28 April 2011 (first published 30 March 2010)
  • Publish Status Out of Print
  • Out of Print 16 January 2016
  • Publish Country GB
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd
  • Imprint Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
  • Format Paperback (B-Format (198x129 mm))
  • Pages 368
  • Language English