I Am Margaret Series by Corinna Turner

DON’T GET CAUGHT. I blinked rapidly, the intense white of the explosion still hovering, ghost-like, in my vision. It all seemed unreal. Whoever was in that car was dead. Right before my eyes… Clearly I had no monopoly on death, this evening. Joe Whitelow is 13. ‘K’ is 18. Joe’s small for his age. K’s tall and strong. Joe’s almost blond. K’s hair is dark. He’s a Believer. Joe’s a bit vague about what that even means. But they do have one thing in common... moreDON’T GET CAUGHT. I blinked rapidly, the intense white of the explosion still hovering, ghost-like, in my vision. It all seemed unreal. Whoever was in that car was dead. Right before my eyes… Clearly I had no monopoly on death, this evening. Joe Whitelow is 13. ‘K’ is 18. Joe’s small for his age. K’s tall and strong. Joe’s almost blond. K’s hair is dark. He’s a Believer. Joe’s a bit vague about what that even means. But they do have one thing in common. They both need to get out of the EuroBloc. Or die. Praise for the I AM MARGARET series: “Great style – very good characters and pace. Definitely a book worth reading, like The Hunger Games.” EOIN COLFER, author of 'Artemis Fowl'. “An intelligent, well-written and enjoyable debut from a young writer with a bright future.” STEWART ROSS, author of 'The Soterion Mission'. "This book invaded my dreams." SR MARY CATHERINE BLOOM OP This is the US edition. less

In Margo's world, if you don't pass your Sorting at 18 you are recycled. Literally.Margaret Verrall dreams of marrying the boy she loves and spending her life with him. But she’s part of the underground network of Believers – and with the persecution that carries the death penalty.And there’s just one other problem.She’s going to fail her Sorting.But a chance to take on the system ups the stakes beyond mere survival.Now she has to break out of the Facility - or face the worst martyrdom of all... moreIn Margo's world, if you don't pass your Sorting at 18 you are recycled. Literally.Margaret Verrall dreams of marrying the boy she loves and spending her life with him. But she’s part of the underground network of Believers – and with the persecution that carries the death penalty.And there’s just one other problem.She’s going to fail her Sorting.But a chance to take on the system ups the stakes beyond mere survival.Now she has to break out of the Facility - or face the worst martyrdom of all.Conscious Dismantlement. less

2,000 KILOMETRES – 3 NEW ADULTS – A BLOC-WIDE MANHUNTSAFE? NOT EVEN COMPARATIVELY.“Bane? Take Margo and go. You’ve done everything you can. Just leave me here, I’ll be fine.”“No, you won’t,” said Bane.“Fine. I won’t. Doesn’t make any difference now. Go.”Margo, Bane and Jon are posing as just three more summer backpackers... but they have two thousand kilometres to go and the EuroGov’s hunt is closing in.They’re not the only ones in trouble. Major Everington is on trial for his life... more2,000 KILOMETRES – 3 NEW ADULTS – A BLOC-WIDE MANHUNTSAFE? NOT EVEN COMPARATIVELY.“Bane? Take Margo and go. You’ve done everything you can. Just leave me here, I’ll be fine.”“No, you won’t,” said Bane.“Fine. I won’t. Doesn’t make any difference now. Go.”Margo, Bane and Jon are posing as just three more summer backpackers... but they have two thousand kilometres to go and the EuroGov’s hunt is closing in.They’re not the only ones in trouble. Major Everington is on trial for his life. And all those who help and betray them have problems of their own – the EuroGov has a lot to answer for.Even if they make it – just how safe is the long-besieged Free State? less

“Seriously, Bane, should I sit around and pat myself on the back for resisting the EuroGov for six months of my life and call it a day? Or should I go out and try to make a world in which you and I can raise children without being afraid one day they’ll be taken from us and murdered?”SALPERTON FACILITY STANDS EMPTY – EVERY OTHER FACILITY IS FULL.TIME TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.Margo, Bane and Jon are determined to fight the EuroGov. Preferably by rescuing as many other ReAssignees as possible... more“Seriously, Bane, should I sit around and pat myself on the back for resisting the EuroGov for six months of my life and call it a day? Or should I go out and try to make a world in which you and I can raise children without being afraid one day they’ll be taken from us and murdered?”SALPERTON FACILITY STANDS EMPTY – EVERY OTHER FACILITY IS FULL.TIME TO DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT.Margo, Bane and Jon are determined to fight the EuroGov. Preferably by rescuing as many other ReAssignees as possible. And if doing so shakes the EuroBloc to its foundations, so much the better.Meanwhile – a madman awaits his fate.The world waits for Margo to take up her pen again.And in their secret base, Margo and Bane prepare to marry at last.But the safety of their new home is deceptive.When they are discovered, the EuroGov’s vengeance will be swift.And merciless. less

“Bane, I know it’s risky, but I think I should do this speech.We’ve got to win... If we don’t, we’re all dead...”A HUSBAND IN DESPAIR... AN ENEMY IN NEED...A LIFE AND DEATH VOTE...In three months, the citizens of the EuroGov will decidewhether or not to abolish Sorting, the grim annualharvesting of “imperfect” teenagers for their organs.If they vote the wrong way, then Margoand everyone she cares about will die... more“Bane, I know it’s risky, but I think I should do this speech.We’ve got to win... If we don’t, we’re all dead...”A HUSBAND IN DESPAIR... AN ENEMY IN NEED...A LIFE AND DEATH VOTE...In three months, the citizens of the EuroGov will decidewhether or not to abolish Sorting, the grim annualharvesting of “imperfect” teenagers for their organs.If they vote the wrong way, then Margoand everyone she cares about will die.While her beloved Bane struggles to cope with the loss of his eyes, thelives of millions of young people and Believers are at stake as Margoembarks on increasingly risky media missions out of the Vatican.Every step she takes is steeped with political consequences.But threats soon loom from the most unexpected quarters,compromising even the security of the Vatican State,and with the vote hanging in the balance,the media battle threatens to turn into real war.Bane is desperate to join Margo in the fight,but how can he without his eyes? less

So this is my attempt at a diary. I kept forgetting to write in it, but I did record some important stuff: • Watkins’ visit - that was interesting. • Clara’s visit - that was INTENSE! • The Marsdens’ visit - that was OUT of the BLUE! And lots of Vatican State births, marriages and deaths... moreSo this is my attempt at a diary. I kept forgetting to write in it, but I did record some important stuff: • Watkins’ visit - that was interesting. • Clara’s visit - that was INTENSE! • The Marsdens’ visit - that was OUT of the BLUE! And lots of Vatican State births, marriages and deaths. Mostly HAPPY things! When I gave up after 7 years, I just filled the book up with fun stuff such as: • My Underground Latin Primer • My favorite Psalms and Prayers • A few Maps • A diagram of a ProCamera Mass kit (like the one Fr Mark used to use!) • Bane’s Story! (My proposal!) Mustn’t forget that. And a few drawings & things... A Companion Volume to the I AM MARGARET series. less