Rollercoasters Unique by Alison Allen-Gray
Dominic finds the photograph in his grandad's loft. When his parents refuse to tell him anything, Dominic starts to seek out the truth for himself. Uncovering a horrific secret he unleashes a chain of events that will have far-reaching and disastrous consequences.Themes: cloning, personal identity, family relationships, self-discoveryTeaching Focus:BLEngaging, pacy first-person narrativeBLDebate about genetic engineering and cloningBLOpportunity for drama activitiesBLCross-curricular work to Science and Citizenship Recommended for students in Years 8 and 9
`A novel with frightening possibilities for its adolescent readers (who face a future where these issues must be solved), and one that should be required reading for the adults who currently make the decisions' Booktrusted News `I think Unique was intriguing and made me want to keep on reading to find out what would happen next.' Pupil at Larkmead School, Abingdon `This book stands out from others because of its originality and unbelievably realistic thoughts and actions! It has become one of my ultimate favourites and I am sure it will be for others who enjoy dramatic stories with ups and downs. Its short chapters build up more suspense and make it impossible to put down. Unique is the kind of book you would immediately recommend to a friend before having even finished it!' Clea, Ecole Active Bilingue Jeanine Manuel `I really loved this page-turner and, as the title says, it's a 'unique' one.' Julia, Ecole Active Bilingue Jeannine Manuel
After gaining a BA Hons in English and Drama at University of Wales, Alison co-founded a performing arts centre, converted from an old cinema, on the south coast of England. She has co-written two children's musicals and one for adults while developing her acting career, mainly in children's theatre.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780198326335 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198326335 |
| Title | Rollercoasters Unique |
| Author | Alison Allen-Gray |
| Series | Rollercoasters |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2006-09-01 |
| Number of pages | 244 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |