{"product_id":"the-catalyst-9781444794656","title":"The Catalyst","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cfont size=\"+1\"\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e''The next JK Rowling'' (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eToday Programme, USA\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''An astounding achievement. I can''t wait for the second book! *****'' - Reader Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e''A great read for those who enjoyed \u003ci\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eDivergent. *****\u003c\/i\u003e'' - Reader Review\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e____________________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRose Elmsworth has a secret.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor eighteen years, the world has been divided into the magically Gifted and the non-magical Ashkind, but Rose''s identity is far more dangerous. At fifteen, she has earned herself a place alongside her father in the Department, a brutal law-enforcement organisation run by the Gifted to control the Ashkind. But now an old enemy is threatening to start a catastrophic war, and Rose faces a challenging test of her loyalties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHow much does she really know about her father''s past? How far is the Department willing to go to keep the peace? And, if the time comes, will Rose choo\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'\u003ci\u003eThe Catalyst\u003c\/i\u003e is a complicated, rich world of magic and danger.  While it seems simple at first, nothing is black and white, and nothing is what it seems.  Both fantastical and startlingly relevant and contemporary, it's tense, exciting, engaging and has at its heart a central character whose incredibly personal story becomes caught up in huge battles and some even bigger ideas.' -- Claire North, author of \u003ci\u003eThe First Fifteen Lives of Harry August\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'At the heart of this hugely ambitious story, by a 15-year-old newcomer, is a great big universal truth - we all think we're different.  \u003ci\u003eThe Catalyst\u003c\/i\u003e takes this idea and runs with it. This is a stunning debut, exploding with life, ideas and passion' * Daily Mail *\u003cbr\u003e'Helena Coggan is only 15, and yet her debut novel has all the assurance of a writer in mid-stride. If young writers can overcome the stare of the blank page - and take care with characterisation - they can stand as an inspiration to all' * Guardian *\u003cbr\u003e[\u003ci\u003eThe Catalyst\u003c\/i\u003e is] very appealing and completely lively throughout. This was an absolutely impressive debut novel from a young voice who is fast going attract a huge following. \u003ci\u003eHunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e eat your heart out. Loved it. Highly Recommended. -- Liz Loves Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e'The Catalyst\u003c\/i\u003e was a gripping read. It is action-packed and not once are you left feeling bored or waiting for something to happen. What Helena brilliantly manages to create is suspense...a truly brilliant, gripping and suspenseful read' -- Laura's Little Book Blog\u003cbr\u003e'A pulsing, labyrinthine, emotionally visceral plot' * Metro *\u003cbr\u003eThe year's \u003ci\u003eDivergent\u003c\/i\u003e * Sun *\u003cbr\u003eA phenomenal achievement... assured, frightening, action-packed * Observer *\u003cbr\u003e'The next J.K. Rowling' -- Today Programme, USA\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hodder \u0026 Stoughton","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48885657141591,"sku":"9781444794656","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781444794656.jpg?v=1722537245","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-catalyst-9781444794656","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}