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Monsters of Men (Chaos Walking Book #3)
Todd and Viola are once again separated as the war between the Mayor’s Army, the Answer, and the Spackle erupts in New Prentisstown in this final entry in the “Chaos Walking” trilogy that began with The Knife of Never Letting Go (2008) and continued with The Ask and the Answer (2009), both published in the United States by Candlewick Press. Under the impression that it will keep Viola safe, Todd intentionally becomes the Mayor’s right-hand man, although the Mayor is influencing Todd in more ways than Todd will admit. Viola, encamped with the Answer and increasingly ill, is growing wary of Todd’s ability to silence his Noise and to control the thoughts of others—tactics the Mayor used so successfully in his chilling rise to power. The Spackle are given voice in this volume through the character of #1017, illuminating the collective conscious of this indigenous group. Innately peaceful, they are challenged by #1017’s obsession to seek revenge on “The Knife,” his name for Todd. Author Patrick Ness continues to explore critical questions about war versus terrorism and what sacrifices can or should be made to achieve a greater good in this fast-paced, suspenseful conclusion to the series. ©2010 Cooperative Children's Book Center
CCBC Age Recommendation: Age 12 and older
Age Range:
Grades 6-8 (Ages 11-13)
Grades 9-12 (Age 14 and older)
Format:
Novel
Subjects:
Ethical/Moral Choices
Fantasy
Friendship
Terrorism
War
Publisher:
Candlewick
Publish Year: 2010
Pages: 608
ISBN: 9780763647513
CCBC Location: Fiction, Ness