Momentum
No. of pages 352
Published: 2011
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There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Hachette Children's Group .
Before becoming an internationally-acclaimed author and activist, Saci has held down a bewildering variety of non-jobs, including being a storyboard artist, a cartoonist, a singer in a band, an animator and a script editor for Camouflage Films. She recently stepped down as Head of Media at NewVIc, but continues her association with the East London college. Saci's first novel, The Carbon Diaries 2015, was shortlisted for the Costa Book Award and her third book, Momentum, was shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Momentum is currently in development with Revelation Pictures. Visit her website at www. sacilloyd. com.
Praise for The Carbon Diaries 2015: 'Much more than a clanging gong signalling the end of days, this is a charming tale full of laughs and angst, with a message both accessible and relevant to today's teenagers.' * Bookseller's Choice, Publishing News *
An edgy, stylish novel with a strong message about the dangers of nuclear power. * Times *
'an uproarious, scathing and pathos-filled romp - Adrian Mole does the apocalypse.' * Financial Times *
Praise for Momentum: 'A brilliantly imagined future London, a brutal race against time and a tender love story make this an unmissable novel ... Highly recommended.' * The Bookseller *
'A daunting vision of global chaos.' * Books for Keeps *
Kids of 14 and over love her thrillers. * Daily Telegraph *
Tense, urgent and very exciting * The Bookbag *
An edgy, stylish novel * The Times *
A vivid and original dystopia in Momentum that raises issues of class, politics and environment. Sparkling prose and intense pace. * English Association Journal *
From its breathtaking opening ... an action-packed thriller with a warm heart * Guardian *
The novel is engaging on every level; the themes are powerful, the characters are vivid and the dialogue is stree-smart ... thought-provoking and absorbing * School Librarian *
Lloyd puts her foot on the accelerator from chapter one and doesn't let off ... We havene't picked up a book with this much energy in a long time. It will leave you breathless. * Sugarscape *
Will appeal to a huge range of teenagers. * Bookbag *
Chilled and enthralled me. * England Lane's Books *
A brilliantly imagined future London,a brutal race against time and a tender love story make this an unmissable novel from Lloyd of Carbon Diaries fame. Highly recommended. * The Bookseller *
'It's edgy, it's appealing and it's contemporary and it makes for utterly compelling and frightening reading.' * Lovereadingforkids.co.uk *
Breathtaking ... an action-packed thriller with a warm heart * The Guardian *
Engaging on every level; the themes are powerful, the characters are vivid and the dialogue is street-smart. * School Librarian *
Haven't picked up a book with this much energy in a long time... an original read, with dizzying pace and a storyline that will leave you thinking. * SugarScape *
Oozes street-wise cool, filled with sharp dialogue ... Lloyd creates a vivid and original dystopia in Momentum that raises issues of class, politics and environment ... sparkling prose and intense pace. * English Association Journal *