Maladapted by Richard Kurti
From BAFTA-nominated screenwriter Richard Kurti comes an exciting, fast-paced thriller that shows the power science has to change not just our lives, but our very selves.
Magnificent storytelling that doles out science fiction, horror and conspiracy theories with a handful of conscience and a lesson in forgiveness very graciously learnt by those involvedA truly good read, aimed at teenagers, recommended to all. -- Dominique White * Goodreads *
Fast-paced thriller that shows the power science has to change our lives and our selves. * The Bookseller *
Richard Kurti’s YA novel doesn’t shrink from tackling some pretty big, inflammatory issues. […] what’s striking is how lightly Maladapted wears all these weighty concerns, using them to power a taut, pacy thriller that takes us from the sky walkways of a futuristic city to a remote gothic fortress housing a terrible secret. At the heart of the story is a fascinating dynamic between the victim and perpetrator of a terrorist atrocity […] For a kid’s book, Maladapted has some very grown up ideas. * SFX Magazine *
...this skilfully written political thriller will draw readers into a world where extreme ideologies collide. […] the pace of this novel is relentless. […] Richard Kurti’s screenwriting credentials are evident in the short, tense chapters in which violent action sequences alternate with shock discoveries and revelations, leaving both readers and protagonists breathless. The ideological clash between the extremes of scientific experimentation and religious fanaticism is powerfully portrayed […] This disturbing, thought-provoking, modern thriller should appeal to older teens who enjoy fast-paced dystopian fiction. * Books for Keeps *
This book certainly got off to an explosive start! A really good opening couple of chapters set the pace and intrigue for the duration of the story...Overall a good read, a bit different and I would certainly look for a follow up book. * School Library Association *
Fast-paced thriller that shows the power science has to change our lives and our selves. * The Bookseller *
Richard Kurti’s YA novel doesn’t shrink from tackling some pretty big, inflammatory issues. […] what’s striking is how lightly Maladapted wears all these weighty concerns, using them to power a taut, pacy thriller that takes us from the sky walkways of a futuristic city to a remote gothic fortress housing a terrible secret. At the heart of the story is a fascinating dynamic between the victim and perpetrator of a terrorist atrocity […] For a kid’s book, Maladapted has some very grown up ideas. * SFX Magazine *
...this skilfully written political thriller will draw readers into a world where extreme ideologies collide. […] the pace of this novel is relentless. […] Richard Kurti’s screenwriting credentials are evident in the short, tense chapters in which violent action sequences alternate with shock discoveries and revelations, leaving both readers and protagonists breathless. The ideological clash between the extremes of scientific experimentation and religious fanaticism is powerfully portrayed […] This disturbing, thought-provoking, modern thriller should appeal to older teens who enjoy fast-paced dystopian fiction. * Books for Keeps *
This book certainly got off to an explosive start! A really good opening couple of chapters set the pace and intrigue for the duration of the story...Overall a good read, a bit different and I would certainly look for a follow up book. * School Library Association *
Richard Kurti studied at Cambridge then worked at the BBC, which led to a career as a screen writer. Richard’s film writing includes 14 commissions for US studios (Universal, Warner Bros, Miramax) and UK companies (Working Title and Pathe). His TV writing includes BBC adaptations of Kidnapped and Sherlock Holmes, episodes of Robin Hood, Primeval, Sinbad, Wolfblood, and a large-scale adaptation of Terry Pratchett’s Going Postal. These shows have earned widespread industry recognition with BAFTA nominations and RTS Awards. In 2013, Richard branched out into new areas, with a radio dramatization of The Martian Chronicles. Monkey Wars, his debut novel, was nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal. He lives in Essex.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781406346299 |
| ISBN 10 | 1406346292 |
| Title | Maladapted |
| Author | Richard Kurti |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Walker Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2016-04-07 |
| Number of pages | 288 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Stockport Schools’ Book Award 2016 (UK) |
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