Author: Kimberley Derting
Trilogy: The Pledge, The Essence, The Offering.
Format: Print or e-book
Citation: Derting, K. (2011). The Pledge. New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books.
A world where people are separated by class and language. Each class has a different standing in society, and each class can only speak and understand their language, plus the general language understood by all. The main character, a seventeen- year- old girl called Charlie, has the special gift of being able to understand every language she hears. This is dangerous and if found out can result in death. A rule initiated by the queen to make sure of the ultimate support and compliance of her people.
A fast-paced story with suspense and romance to please most readers, using a compelling writing style.
Award winner: YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults: 2013.
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