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Fake

Navigating truth and illusion in a digital age

Ele Fountain author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Pushkin Children's Books

Published:19th May '22

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In a world dominated by technology, Jess discovers the harsh realities of life beyond the digital facade in Fake. Her sister's survival depends on it.

In a digital landscape where reality blurs with virtuality, Fake explores the life of Jess, a girl who has only known a world dominated by technology. In this environment, friendships are formed online, and essential resources like food and healthcare are controlled by powerful tech corporations. As Jess approaches her fourteenth birthday, she finally gets the chance to attend school with other children, exposing her to a new perspective on life. While many of her peers reject the 'real' world, Jess begins to question the perfection of the digital realm she has always known.

As Jess navigates her new school, she becomes increasingly aware of the struggles faced by those around her, particularly her sister Chloe, whose life-saving medication is becoming prohibitively expensive. This realization sparks a determination in Jess to help her sister, leading her to take risks that are strictly forbidden in her cyber-centric existence. In her quest, Jess uncovers a shocking truth that could change everything she believes about her world.

Fake is a thought-provoking tale that examines the implications of living in a digital society. As Jess grapples with the difference between reality and illusion, she must find a way to save Chloe and reclaim her understanding of what it means to be 'real.' This gripping narrative challenges readers to reflect on the nature of their own relationships with technology and the world around them.

Sunshine State Young Readers Award Nominee

“A compelling and provocative novel for 10+, asking searching questions about our own online ways of living”Guardian

“An all-too-real thriller for the mature end of the age range”Observer

“A compellingly-told modern fable.” — Katya Balen, author of The Space We're In

“I loved this future world... packed with adventure, heart and human emotions” — Ross Welford, author of The 1,000 Year Old Boy

ISBN: 9781782692904

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256 pages