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Synopsis
Elinor has always been one of the Chosen, from as far back as she can remember. It is her destiny to become bonded to the cult leader as soon as she turns 16, a ritual that Elinor is happy and proud to be part of. But a chance encounter in the woods stirs emotions and memories that have long
been supressed. Suddenly all her beliefs are being challenged and she starts to question her role in the cult. But will she ever be able to break free of the bonds that tie her to True Cause.
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About the Author
Judy Waite has won the English Association Best Picture Book Award and The Nevada Young Readers Award. Other books include 'Shopaholic' and 'A Trick of the Mind'.
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Grade 8 Up–This novel examines modern-day cults from an insiders point of view. Elinor, 15, is a Follower of the True Cause cult, which is headed by Howard, a power-driven, mentally unstable demagogue. The Followers, all of whom seem to be young females, earn their keep by selling The Book and encouraging Outsiders to become New Joiners. When they reach the age of 16, they become Howards brides. Elinors brainwashed life gradually changes after she encounters Jamie, a handsome Outsider who begins to sow doubts in her about the cult. She starts to have feelings, show self-awareness, take an interest in how she looks, and think independently. Her story is related through interior monologues permeated with references to the Newspeak-type of language True Cause foists on its members. Elinors first-person narrative gives readers a view of her changing, confused thoughts as well as her climactic escape and reintroduction to the outside world. The mantralike use of language is sometimes forced, but the story moves quickly to a message-laden climax that readers will not soon forget.–Jack Forman, Mesa College Library, San Diego
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- PublisherOxford Univ Pr
- Publication date2004
- ISBN 10 0192753126
- ISBN 13 9780192753120
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