{"product_id":"the-testing-isbn-9780544336230","title":"The Testing","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe opening volume in the \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling Testing trilogy. In Cia's dystopian society, it's an honor to be chosen for The Testing. But it’s not enough to pass the Test. Cia will have to survive it.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt’s graduation day for sixteen-year-old Malencia Vale, and the entire Five Lakes Colony (the former Great Lakes) is celebrating. All Cia can think about—hope for—is whether she’ll be chosen for The Testing, a United Commonwealth program that selects the best and brightest new graduates to become possible leaders of the slowly revitalizing post-war civilization.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Cia is chosen, her father finally tells her about his own nightmarish half-memories of The Testing. Armed with his dire warnings (”Cia, trust no one”), she bravely heads off to Tosu City, far away from friends and family, perhaps forever. Danger, romance—and sheer terror—await.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Testing\u003c\/em\u003e is a chilling and devious dystopian thriller that all fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/em\u003e will simply devour. Joelle Charbonneau writes with guts and nerve but also great compassion and heart. Highly recommended.”—Jonathan Maberry, \u003cem\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestselling author of \u003cem\u003eRot \u0026amp; Ruin \u003c\/em\u003eand \u003cem\u003eFlesh \u0026amp; Bone\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Testing trilogy is:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Testing\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eIndependent Study\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cem\u003eGraduation Day\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“Electrifying.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003cem\u003eThe Testing\u003c\/em\u003e is a chilling and devious dystopian thriller that all fans of \u003cem\u003eThe Hunger Games\u003c\/em\u003e will simply devour. Joelle Charbonneau writes with guts and nerve but also great compassion and heart. Highly recommended.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJonathan Maberry, New York Times bestselling author of Rot \u0026amp; Ruin and Flesh \u0026amp; Bone\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"I galloped through this excellent read; I was in suspense the whole time.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCharlaine Harris, author of the Sookie Stackhouse series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Action-packed and full of twists, \u003cem\u003eThe Testing \u003c\/em\u003ewill keep you guessing until the very last page—and desperate for the next book!\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eErica O'Rourke, author of the Torn Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The rising tension, skillfully executed scenarios, and rich characterizations all contribute to an exciting story bound to capture readers' imaginations. Charbonneau works action, romance, intrigue, and a plausible dystopian premise into a near-flawless narrative.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Charbonneau is a fantastic story teller and this book is a tribute to that background. The intrigue in \u003cem\u003eThe Testing\u003c\/em\u003e passes evaluation of what a good dystopian novel should represent.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The plot twists are well integrated and will keep readers on edge awaiting the next volume.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Horn Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clarion Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890034962661,"sku":"NP9780544336230","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780544336230.jpg?v=1730232415","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/the-testing-isbn-9780544336230","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}