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The Hunted

by Alex Shearer
The Hunted - Thryft
The Hunted - Thryft

Captivating tale of a hunted child in a dystopian world.

Recommendation: This gripping dystopian novel, The Hunted, takes you on a thrilling journey through a future where children are a rare commodity. Tarrin, the protagonist, longs for freedom and the chance to discover his true identity. As he navigates a world where children are bought and sold, the story explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the pursuit of one's dreams. With its compelling plot, relatable characters, and thought-provoking themes, The Hunted is a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction.

  • Manchester Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Hunted

by Alex Shearer
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ISBN: 9780340913215
Authors: Alex Shearer
Publisher: Hodder Murray
Date of Publication: 2005-11-30
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Science Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller, Young Adult
Related Topics: Dystopia, Thriller
Goodreads rating: 3.76
(rated by 247 readers)

Description

In a future world where people live to be 150, humans have paid the price for their longer lives--the cost being their fertility. Children have become a commodity: they are bought and sold, won and lost, and worst of all, are hunted by the "kiddernappers" keen to make a quick buck on a big sale.When Deet wins Tarrin in a card game he rents him out to childless couples. They pay for Tarrin to play in their houses, and they pretend he's their child for an hour or two. But as Tarrin gets older, Deet is keen to secure his future, and his interest in "The Peter Pan" operation grows. By having "The Peter Pan," Tarrin would stay a boy forever. He would grow old inside the body of a young boy.While Tarrin faces a difficult dilemma, someone is watching him. Someone who has plans of his own.
 

Captivating tale of a hunted child in a dystopian world.

Recommendation: This gripping dystopian novel, The Hunted, takes you on a thrilling journey through a future where children are a rare commodity. Tarrin, the protagonist, longs for freedom and the chance to discover his true identity. As he navigates a world where children are bought and sold, the story explores themes of identity, sacrifice, and the pursuit of one's dreams. With its compelling plot, relatable characters, and thought-provoking themes, The Hunted is a must-read for fans of dystopian fiction.

  • Manchester Book Award Nominee for Longlist (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.