The Hill
4 journalers for this copy...
LOVE this book - registering to share with my local Bookcrossing group
About the book:
In the near future, a group of girls survive by their own wits and follow the laws of the Manual on the Hill, a reclaimed garbage dump they call home. The cardinal rule? Men and boys spell danger.
After a Departure Ceremony releases the eleven oldest girls back to the Mainland, Wren becomes their new leader, and she's desperate to do a good job.So when one of the girls goes missing only a few hours into her new position, Wren makes the fateful decision to leave the Hill in search of the girl—only to encounter boys for the first time in her life. Is it a coincidence, then, that the Hill is attacked while she's gone?
In order to survive and lead her community, Wren must sort fact from fiction, ally from enemy, and opportunity from threat.The Hill is a feminist dystopian novel that explores gender, power, and the search for truth in a world defined by scarcity, distrust, and gender politics. Gritty and compassionate, Bryan's unforgettable novel shines a light on the consequences of consumerism and environmental neglect while reminding us what it takes to be a girl in this world.
Hits all the right apocalyptic notes. A great pick for forward-thinking feminist teens.—BOOKLIST
Lyrical writing and deep worldbuilding make for an immersive reading experience.—KIRKUS REVIEWS
About the book:
In the near future, a group of girls survive by their own wits and follow the laws of the Manual on the Hill, a reclaimed garbage dump they call home. The cardinal rule? Men and boys spell danger.
After a Departure Ceremony releases the eleven oldest girls back to the Mainland, Wren becomes their new leader, and she's desperate to do a good job.So when one of the girls goes missing only a few hours into her new position, Wren makes the fateful decision to leave the Hill in search of the girl—only to encounter boys for the first time in her life. Is it a coincidence, then, that the Hill is attacked while she's gone?
In order to survive and lead her community, Wren must sort fact from fiction, ally from enemy, and opportunity from threat.The Hill is a feminist dystopian novel that explores gender, power, and the search for truth in a world defined by scarcity, distrust, and gender politics. Gritty and compassionate, Bryan's unforgettable novel shines a light on the consequences of consumerism and environmental neglect while reminding us what it takes to be a girl in this world.
Hits all the right apocalyptic notes. A great pick for forward-thinking feminist teens.—BOOKLIST
Lyrical writing and deep worldbuilding make for an immersive reading experience.—KIRKUS REVIEWS
Taking to the Calgary Bookcrossing meetup today at Cravings
Happy reading!
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Happy reading!
<3
Caught at a local Bookcrossing meet up
Released to a local circulating book box
Picked this up at our Cravings meetup Where I got this out of the Book Box. Good to be back!
Oh boy, I never journaled this after reading it! It was a rather unusual story and I felt myself being drawn in. Imagine being just a group of girls that have to survive by what they can find in nature and in the garbage dump. Each girl has their job to do. Then when they are fifteen, a boat comes for them. Boats bring new babies. Slowly, the story unfolds. KEEPS YOU READING!
I am taking this to the November meetup.
I put my hand out for this book at today’s Calgary Bookcrossers meetup because Ali Bryan is a Calgary author and I now have two of her books to read. The cover of The Hill is very unique.
