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Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers? This fascinating novel represents a stunning new direction for acclaimed author Mary Pearson. Set in a near future America, it takes readers on an unforgettable journey through questions of bio-medical ethics and the nature of humanity. Mary Pearson's vividly drawn characters and masterful writing soar to a new level of sophistication. The Adoration of Jenna Fox is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.

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* .,. raises the ante in unexpected ways until the very last page. -- Publishers Weekly, starred review * This is a beautiful blend of science fiction, medical thriller, and teen-relationship novel that melds into a seamless whole that will please fans of all three genres. -- School Library Journal, starred review * Outstanding examination of identity, science and ethics. -- Kirkus, starred review Readers will respond eagerly to this provocative novel. -- Kirkus Reviews, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Special<br><p>.,. what will hold readers most are the moral issues of betrayal, loyalty, sacrifice, and survival. -- Booklist <p> Fascinating and thought provoking. -- Kliatt <p> This novel is truly unlike any other I have ever read and is a breath of fresh air in the often predictable world of teen literature. -- ELLEgirl <p> This is an amazingly powerful, thought-provoking, just brilliant novel. -- Teen Book Review <p> An extraordinarily fine novel. -- Voya <p> Gut-punch plot twists. -- The Seattle Times

* Raises the ante in unexpected ways until the very last page. --Publishers Weekly, starred review * This is a beautiful blend of science fiction, medical thriller, and teen-relationship novel that melds into a seamless whole that will please fans of all three genres. --School Library Journal, starred review * Outstanding examination of identity, science and ethics. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review Readers will respond eagerly to this provocative novel. --Kirkus Reviews, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Special What will hold readers most are the moral issues of betrayal, loyalty, sacrifice, and survival. --Booklist Fascinating and thought provoking. --Kliatt This novel is truly unlike any other I have ever read and is a breath of fresh air in the often predictable world of teen literature. --ELLEgirl This is an amazingly powerful, thought-provoking, just brilliant novel. --Teen Book Review An extraordinarily fine novel. --VOYA Gut-punch plot twists. --The Seattle Times

* Raises the ante in unexpected ways until the very last page. <i>Publishers Weekly, starred review</i></p> * This is a beautiful blend of science fiction, medical thriller, and teen-relationship novel that melds into a seamless whole that will please fans of all three genres. <i>School Library Journal, starred review</i></p> * Outstanding examination of identity, science and ethics. <i>Kirkus Reviews, starred review</i></p> Readers will respond eagerly to this provocative novel. <i>Kirkus Reviews, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Special</i></p> What will hold readers most are the moral issues of betrayal, loyalty, sacrifice, and survival. <i>Booklist</i></p> Fascinating and thought provoking. <i>Kliatt</i></p> This novel is truly unlike any other I have ever read and is a breath of fresh air in the often predictable world of teen literature. <i>ELLEgirl</i></p> This is an amazingly powerful, thought-provoking, just brilliant novel. <i>Teen Book Review</i></p> An extraordinarily fine novel. <i>VOYA</i></p> Gut-punch plot twists. <i>The Seattle Times</i></p>

Author Information

Mary E. Pearson is the author of bestselling, award-winning novels for teens. The Miles Between was named a Kirkus Best Book of the Year, and The Adoration of Jenna Fox was listed as a Bank Street Best Children's Book of the Year, an IRA Young Adult Choice, NYPL Stuff for the Teen Age, and a School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She is also the author of A Room on Lorelei Street, David v. God, and Scribbler of Dreams. Pearson studied at Long Beach State University and San Diego State University. She writes full-time from her home in Carlsbad, California, where she lives with her husband and two dogs.

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