Fake
Navigating truth and illusion in a digital age
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Pushkin Press
Published:19th May '22
Should be back in stock very soon
In a world dominated by technology, Jess discovers the harsh realities of life beyond the digital facade in Fake. Her sister's survival depends on it.
In a digital landscape where reality blurs with virtuality, Fake explores the life of Jess, a girl who has only known a world dominated by technology. In this environment, friendships are formed online, and essential resources like food and healthcare are controlled by powerful tech corporations. As Jess approaches her fourteenth birthday, she finally gets the chance to attend school with other children, exposing her to a new perspective on life. While many of her peers reject the 'real' world, Jess begins to question the perfection of the digital realm she has always known.
As Jess navigates her new school, she becomes increasingly aware of the struggles faced by those around her, particularly her sister Chloe, whose life-saving medication is becoming prohibitively expensive. This realization sparks a determination in Jess to help her sister, leading her to take risks that are strictly forbidden in her cyber-centric existence. In her quest, Jess uncovers a shocking truth that could change everything she believes about her world.
Fake is a thought-provoking tale that examines the implications of living in a digital society. As Jess grapples with the difference between reality and illusion, she must find a way to save Chloe and reclaim her understanding of what it means to be 'real.' This gripping narrative challenges readers to reflect on the nature of their own relationships with technology and the world around them.
A compellingly-told modern fable -- Katya Balen, author of The Space We're In
I loved this future world... packed with adventure, heart and human emotions -- Ross Welford, author of The 1,000 Year Old Boy
A compelling and provocative novel for 10+, asking searching questions about our own online ways of living. * Guardian *
An all-too-real thriller for the mature end of the age range. * Observer *
Praise for Ele Fountain -- :
[Melt is] a marvellously compulsive story. The unbelievable made believable. Now there's the test of a great story -- Michael Morpurgo
Fans of Ele Fountain, author of Boy 87 and Lost, will find plenty of white-knuckle drama in Melt * Telegraph *
Fountain writes with verisimilitude and verve * Observer *
Exceptional... vivid, convincing and empathetic... [Boy 87] grips us with the need to know how the heart-stopping events will turn out * The Times *
'Gripping from the first page to the last, I couldn't put it down' -- Kate (Teacher)
'A stunning look at society and reflection of our digital lives' -- Tom (Teacher)
'There is nothing fake about how amazing this book is!' -- Paul (Teacher)
'This would make for an epic class read and there could be so many brilliant debates and discussions' -- Erin (Teacher)
'FAKE is a compelling and thought-provoking book that already has a list of children at school waiting to read it' -- Karen (Teacher)
'With themes of truth, identity, deception, manipulation and control this is a thrilling read' -- Kevin (Teacher)
I love that Ele Fountain doesn't shy away from the issues she writes about but rather enables readers of all ages to absorb, to wonder and to ask questions... This is a page turner and a book that will not be resting on library shelves. A triumphant 5 star read. -- Maja (Teacher)
Our students are already big fans of Ele Fountain and I'm sure this will be very popular with them. -- Alison (Librarian)
Another original winner that makes you consider where is humanity heading -- Stephen (Teacher)
ISBN: 9781782692904
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
256 pages