This debut novel, published back in 2004 has only just hit our radar screen at Lovereading4kids with the publication of her second novel Lifegame. We've been so blown away by the brilliance of Unique that we just had to tell everyone about it. It's an adventure thriller first and foremost; it has a beautifully constructed plot, well written with powerful characterization.
Dominic at 15 discovers he had a brother he never knew. Curiosity gets the better of him and he sets off to find out why his parents have kept this from him. His discovery is terrifying - that he is nothing more than a replacement, a replica, a clone of his brother. A brother who it turns out was much cleverer in the eyes of his family. It's a novel that's impossible to put down and one that is so relevant to read now as it tackles the frightening and real issues of cloning and the consequences should scientific advances in this area be allowed to continue.
Every teenager should read this novel. Then go on to the author's long-awaited second novel, Lifegame.
Dominic finds the photograph in his grandad's loft. When his parents refuse to tell him anything, Dominic starts to seel out the truth for himself. Uncovering a horrific secret he unleashes a chain of events that will have far-reaching and disastrous consequences.
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Dominic finds the photograph in his grandad's loft. When his parents refuse to tell him anything, Dominic starts to seel out the truth for himself.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Unique and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-12 years old
Unique features in the following genres: Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Unique was written by Alison Allen-Gray and published by Oxford University Press
Unique has 256 pages
Yes it is part of Rollercoasters series
