{"product_id":"the-hunted-9780385741231","title":"The Hunted","description":"\u003cb\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003cb\u003eNewbery Medal-winning author Matt de la Peña's\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Hunted\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003c\/i\u003e the sequel to \u003ci\u003eThe Living, \u003c\/i\u003e is a high-energy, action-packed survival story.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with \u003cb\u003echaracters worthy of a John Green novel.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e on \u003ci\u003eThe Living\u003c\/i\u003e, A- \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ci\u003eFor those left living, it's kill or be killed.\u003c\/i\u003e When Shy pulled himself from the wreckage of the Paradise Cruise luxury liner, he met Addie. Addie was rich and blond, and with no one else to trust, she told Shy a secret she never should have revealed.\u003cbr\u003e It's a secret that people would kill for--\u003ci\u003ehave\u003c\/i\u003e killed for--and she has the piece that could turn everything on its ear. The problem? Shy has no idea where Addie is. Back home in California seems logical, but there are more ways to die back home than Shy could ever have guessed. And thanks to what Shy knows now, he's a moving target. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Hunted\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Readers will be drawn to the \u003cb\u003eraw and gritty setting, fast-moving plot, and diverse characters worth rooting for.\u003c\/b\u003e\"--\u003ci\u003eSchool and Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Between [the] fast-paced plot and meaningful, diverse character development, this is \u003cb\u003ea great crossover for fans of both thrillers and more character-driven novels.\u003c\/b\u003e\"-\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003ePraise for \u003ci\u003eThe Living\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"De la Peña has created a rare thing: a plot-driven YA with \u003cb\u003echaracters worthy of a John Green novel.\u003c\/b\u003e\"-\u003ci\u003eEntertainment Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, A- \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Action is first and foremost. . . . \u003cb\u003eDe la Peña can uncork delicate but vivid scenes.\u003c\/b\u003e\" --\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"[\u003ci\u003eThe Living\u003c\/i\u003e] is \u003cb\u003especial because of its extraordinary protagonist\u003c\/b\u003e, Shy, who I haven't been able to shake from my mind in the weeks since I read the book.\"-John Green, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Fault in Our Stars\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There's no way to classify \u003ci\u003eThe Living\u003c\/i\u003e. It's everything I love mixed into \u003cb\u003eone fantastic, relentless, action-packed story.\u003c\/b\u003e As always with Matt, the characters are the best part. So real. I loved this book.\"-James Dashner, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the Maze Runner series\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e[\u003cb\u003eSTAR\u003c\/b\u003e] \"\u003cb\u003eAn addictive page-turner\u003c\/b\u003e and character-driven literary novel with broad appeal for fans of both.\"-\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews, \u003c\/i\u003eStarred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e[\u003cb\u003eSTAR\u003c\/b\u003e] \"\u003cb\u003eAn excellent, enthralling ride\u003c\/b\u003e...a great read for those looking for adventure and survival stories.\"-\u003ci\u003eVOYA\u003c\/i\u003e, Starred \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Pura Belpré Author Honor Award Winner\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn ALSC 2014 Notable Children's Book Pick\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMatt de la Pe?a is the first Mexican American author to win the Newbery Medal. He attended the University of the Pacific on a basketball scholarship and went on to earn a Master of Fine Arts in creative writing at San Diego State University. He lives in Brooklyn, New York, where he teaches creative writing. \u003ci\u003eThe Hunted\u003c\/i\u003e is his sixth novel. Look for his other books, \u003ci\u003eBall Don't Lie\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMexican WhiteBoy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e\u003ci\u003eWe Were Here, \u003c\/i\u003eI Will Save You\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Living\u003c\/i\u003e, which was named a Pura Belpr? Honor Book, all available from Delacorte Press. You can also visit him at mattdelapena.com and follow @mattdelapena on Twitter.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ember","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50923985142034,"sku":"9780385741231","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_80d1477a-4bb9-44a8-8869-a88bc6283549.jpg?v=1738967093","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-hunted-9780385741231","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}