The Ministry Of Manners (an Unmissable New Novel From The Award-winning Author Of My Brother Is A Superhero)

By (author) Solomons David; Illustrated by Asif, Hazem
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Everyone''s polite. Nobody''s safe. A thought-provoking new story from award-winning author David Solomons.
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A BOLD NEW MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE FROM THE AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR DAVID SOLOMONS EXPLORING WHAT''S LOST IN KEEPING QUIET AND WHAT''S FOUND IN FIGHTING BACK.

''It''s lucky that George Orwell isn''t around, because he''d be FURIOUS that David Solomons just knocked him off the dystopian top spot with 1984 v2.0. An extremely clever, timely and compelling book'' - ADAM KAY, multi-award-winning author

''A clever and compelling novel'' - THE TIMES CHILDREN''S BOOK OF THE WEEK

Be quiet. Be polite. Or be silenced.

Alfie and Margot Hawthorne have grown up under the Ministry of Manners, where politeness isn''t a choice - it''s the law. And one wrong word can change your life. He knows how to stay out of trouble, but she has never been one for quiet obedience.

When the Ministry takes Margot, everything changes. Inside the Manners Retreat, she fights to stay herself in a place built to erase her. Meanwhile, Alfie falls in with the Unsilenced - those who still dare to speak. But the Ministry has plans of its own. And if they succeed, rebellion won''t just be punished. It''ll be impossible.

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This compelling, thought-provoking dystopian novel will prompt 8+ readers to consider the possible costs of acquiescence and collusion.
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Well written. . . Confident young readers will find lots to like in this dystopia. . . A clever and compelling novel.
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A really interesting introduction to all the themes that we know and are familiar with from George Orwell''s work.
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Brilliantly constructed. . . With a breathtaking final act, it would be a great way to kickstart age-appropriate discussions about politics and human rights. Think of George Orwell''s Nineteen Eighty-Four reimagined and made accessible and relevant to a contemporary, young readership.
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A pertinent dystopia about living under an authoritarian regime and having the courage to speak out.
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In this brilliant younger-reader homage to Orwell''s 1984, Solomons pulls no punches when it comes to the peril and adventure the Hawthorne siblings find themselves in. Bright prose and smart dialogue show a new generation of readers the dangers of over-compliance, fascism and constant surveillance. . . Asif''s bold, memorable illustrations add to the sense of the immersive world of the Hawthorne siblings. . . well-paced and action-packed.
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A provocative and timely middle grade novel that explores the true cost of social compliance. . . Solomons expertly adapts the dystopian themes of 1984 for a younger audience, examining what is lost when we prioritise quiet obedience over authentic expression.
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A modern 1984 for a younger audience, with a compellingly dystopian world. . . A brilliant, intense and thrilling read.
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A powerful tale about having the courage to take a stand.
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Illustrated with atmospheric depth by Hazem Asif, the story serves as a powerful primer on democracy. . . An essential read for developing critical thinking and civic awareness within the home. Parents will find the book''s exploration of political agency deeply impressive, and children will champion the siblings'' rebellion against a world of forced smiles.
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The author of My Brother is a Superhero is back with a tale about control, fear and courage.
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The climax is properly thri