The Wave

Step into a gripping narrative with 'The Wave', a compelling young adult novel, vividly illustrating the alarming consequences of propaganda and groupthink. This powerful story, set in a Californian high school, follows Laurie as she navigates a terrifying experiment gone awry, where a seemingly innocent history class transforms into a maniacal cult. Explore themes of identity, peer pressure, and moral responsibility as Laurie's classmates, once normal teenagers, turn into fervent followers of 'The Wave', chanting and saluting in blind obedience. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2017, boasts 160 pages of thought-provoking storytelling and is part of the esteemed Originals collection, known for tackling pivotal issues relevant to young adults. 'The Wave' not only captivates readers with its suspenseful plot but also serves as a warning against the perils of conformity. Ideal for discussion groups, classrooms, and personal reflection, this book encourages vital conversations about critical thinking and the significance of individuality. Join Laurie on her journey to awaken her peers before it's too late. With free shipping on this brand new edition, dive into the world of 'The Wave' and uncover the chilling implications of group dynamics. Get your paperback today and experience a tale that resonates with every generation.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780141368931
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2017
Publisher: Penguin UK
Pages: 160


Description:
The Wave is based on a nightmarish true episode in a Californian high school, when a teacher wanted to demonstrate the dangers of propoganda and group-think. It is one of The Originals from Penguin - iconic, outspoken, first.
Laurie isn't sure what to make of 'The Wave'. It had begun as a simple history experiment to liven up their World War II studies and had become a craze that was taking over their lives. Laurie's classmates are changing from normal teenagers into chanting, saluting fanatics. 'The Wave' is sweeping through the school - and it is out of control. Laurie's friends scoff at her warnings but she knows she must make them see what they have become before it's too late.
The Originals are the pioneers of fiction for young adults. From political awakening, war and unrequited love to addiction, teenage pregnancy and nuclear holocaust, The Originals confront big issues and articulate difficult truths. The collection includes- The Outsiders - S.E. Hinton, I Capture the Castle - Dodie Smith, Postcards from No Man's Land - Aidan Chambers, After the First Death - Robert Cormier, Dear Nobody - Berlie Doherty, The Endless Steppe - Esther Hautzig, Buddy - Nigel Hinton, Across the Barricades - Joan Lingard, The Twelfth Day of July - Joan Lingard, No Turning Back - Beverley Naidoo, Z for Zachariah - Richard C. O'Brien, The Wave - Morton Rhue, The Red Pony - John Steinbeck, The Pearl - John Steinbeck, Stone Cold - Robert Swindells.


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