Synopses & Reviews
Who is Jenna Fox? Seventeen-year-old Jenna has been told that is her name. She has just awoken from a coma, they tell her, and she is still recovering from a terrible accident in which she was involved a year ago. But what happened before that? Jenna doesn't remember her life. Or does she? And are the memories really hers?
This fascinating novel represents a stunning new direction for acclaimed author Mary Pearson. Set in a near future America, it takes readers on an unforgettable journey through questions of bio-medical ethics and the nature of humanity. Mary Pearson's vividly drawn characters and masterful writing soar to a new level of sophistication.
The Adoration of Jenna Fox is a 2009 Bank Street — Best Children's Book of the Year.
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“Raises the ante in unexpected ways until the very last page.” Publishers Weekly, starred review
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“This is a beautiful blend of science fiction, medical thriller, and teen-relationship novel that melds into a seamless whole that will please fans of all three genres.” School Library Journal, starred review
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“Outstanding examination of identity, science and ethics.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review
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“Readers will respond eagerly to this provocative novel.” Kirkus Reviews, Sci-Fi/Fantasy Special
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“What will hold readers most are the moral issues of betrayal, loyalty, sacrifice, and survival.” Booklist
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“Fascinating and thought provoking.” Kliatt
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“This novel is truly unlike any other I have ever read and is a breath of fresh air in the often predictable world of teen literature.” ELLEgirl
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“This is an amazingly powerful, thought-provoking, just brilliant novel.” Teen Book Review
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“An extraordinarily fine novel.” VOYA
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“Gut-punch plot twists.” The Seattle Times
About the Author
Mary E. Pearson is the author of bestselling, award-winning novels for teens.
The Miles Between was named a
Kirkus Best Book of the Year, and
The Adoration of Jenna Fox was listed as a Bank Street Best Childrens Book of the Year, an IRA Young Adult Choice, NYPL Stuff for the Teen Age, and a
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year. She is also the author of
A Room on Lorelei Street, David v. God, and
Scribbler of Dreams.
Pearson studied at Long Beach State University and San Diego State University. She writes full-time from her home in Carlsbad, California, where she lives with her husband and two dogs.