Unwind

In a society where unwanted teens are salvaged for their body parts, three runaways fight the system that would 'unwind' them.¿ Perfect for fans of THE HUNGER GAMES.<BR><BR> Unwinding: the process by which a child is both terminated and yet kept alive. Unwinding is now a common, and accepted, practice in society.<BR><BR>Connor's parents want to be rid of him because he's a troublemaker.<BR>Risa has no parents and is being unwound to cut orphanage costs.<BR>Lev's unwinding has been planned since his birth as part of his family's strict religion.<BR><BR> Brought together by chance, and kept together by desperation, these unlikely companions make a harrowing cross-country journey, knowing their lives hang in the balance.<BR><BR> If they can survive until their 18th birthday, they can't be harmed - but when every piece of them, from their hands to their hearts, is wanted by a world gone mad, eighteen seems far, far away...<BR><BR> "Gripping, brilliantly imagined futuristic thriller… The issues raised could not be more provocative - the sanctity of life, the meaning of being human - while the delivery could hardly be more engrossing or better aimed to teens."Publishers Weekly, starred review<BR> "A thought-provoking, well-paced read that will appeal widely"School Library Journal, starred review<BR> "A breathless tale turning pages for teenage boys, as it challenges not just where life begins and ends, but what it means to be alive." Educ8 magazine<BR> "a powerful, shocking, and intelligent novel... It's wonderful, wonderful stuff." The Bookbag<BR> "This is the kind of rare book that makes the hairs on your neck rise up. It is written with a sense of drama that should get it instantly snapped up for film." The Times<BR><BR>Also by Neal Shusterman:<BR>Everlost<BR> Everwild<BR> Everfound<BR> UnStrung<BR> Unwholly<BR> Unsouled<BR> Undivided<BR>