A gripping, thought-provoking classic inspired by a true story that explores the dangers of groupthink and authoritarianism-perfect for readers of Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies, and The Hunger Games.
Inspired by a shocking real-life classroom experiment, The Wave follows a high school history teacher who challenges his students to understand how ordinary people could have embraced Nazi Germany. But when he launches a social experiment built on unquestioning loyalty, the movement takes on a life of its own.
What begins as a lesson quickly transforms into a powerful force that sweeps through the school. As students embrace belonging over individuality and obedience over independent thought, they must confront a chilling question: How far would you go to fit in? The Wave is a compelling classic that sparks conversations about conformity, power, and the fragility of democracy.
| ISBN: | 9780307979124 |
| Publication date: | 8th January 2013 |
| Author: | Todd Strasser |
| Publisher: | Ember an imprint of Random House Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 144 pages |
| Genres: |
School Stories Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction Children’s / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction |
A gripping, thought-provoking classic inspired by a true story that explores the dangers of groupthink and authoritarianism-perfect for readers of Animal Farm, Lord of the Flies, and The Hunger Games.Inspired by a shocking real-life classroom experiment, The Wave follows a high school history teacher who challenges his students to understand how ordinary people could have embraced Nazi Germany. But when he launches a social experiment built on unquestioning loyalty, the movement takes on a life of its own.What begins as a lesson quickly transforms into a powerful force that sweeps through the school.
The Wave features in the following genres: School Stories, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying and harassment, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction
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The Wave was written by Todd Strasser and published by Ember an imprint of Random House Children's Books
The Wave has 144 pages