Fake: A Thrillingly Paced, Timely Novel about Identity and Our Digital Lives

A tightly plotted adventure mystery, Elle Fountain's Fake imagines a world recovering from a deadly scarlet fever outbreak where children are only able to go socialise and go to school once they reach fourteen. Farmgirl Jess feels out of place in her boarding school, surrounded by rich fellow pupils who order everything their hearts desire via drone technology. Surrounded by technology, Jess disappears into the world of hacking to distract herself, but when she begins to ask questions about the sudden price rises in the medicine keeping her sister alive, she unlocks a conspiracy that endangers her family and her future.Bound to spark interesting classroom debate about our reliance upon technology, Fake is a pacy middle grade adventure with strong central character and high stakes.

Yet another epic read from Ele Fountain.I am a slow reader usually but not with these books - I can’t wait to turn the page and find out what adventure is around the corner.A gripping story, edge of your seat, page turner - another must read!Now my daughters are wanting to read them too and are equally enthralled.Can’t wait for the next book!

We are in a world that does not seem so very far away from where we are now. Except - until the age of 14, children are not allowed to socialise, to go to school because their immune systems will not be able to cope with infection. They stay within their family circle and all education is online. But, when they reach 14, then they are sent away to school, returning only for school holidays.Jess is 14 and is heading to school. She's excited, and nervous, and is hiding a secret. She is a hacker. At school she makes friends, but she also discovers something when she hacks into a pharmaceutical company to try to find out why her sister's medication is becoming more expensive. Her little foray causes trouble not just for her but also for her family and she has to embark on a journey to try to pout things right.This is a novel with a fascinating premise - a world where there is no cash, where everything is online and the powers that be have the ability just to withdraw everything just by a touch of a button. Not a world I want.A super read.

Wow what a phenomenal book. I bought the book as bedtime reading for my two daughters age 10 and 8, it’s such a phenomenal read that they wanted me to read it at breakfast and tea time too.We raced through the book within a few days (to their disappointment as they were sad when the book ended) as they enjoyed it so much.A truly though provoking and well written book which I would highly recommend. I do hope there is a sequel.

A fascinating thought provoking book which is also a very good read. I really enjoyed it.

It's HERE! The much-anticipated, exciting new story from Ele Fountain. Brought to us by Pushkin Press, with another fantastic, eye-catching cover by Thy Bui.Can you imagine actually going to school for the first time when you're 14 years old? Jess had grown up learning at home, where they grew their own veg & mum sold their honey. School classes were entirely online. Everything involved connectivity & being surrounded by technology - drone deliveries, screens in rooms & on people's wrists. Tech' everywhere!Jess is a keen programmer & excellent coder. Her knowledge will be tested but there's so much else to think about.How can she help her family without knowing the facts or who to trust?Sometimes the overlap of real & virtual life can be a tricky area & people can hide behind online identities, but Jess has a secret skill that might be VERY useful.Packing her clothes in a chunky wooden trunk that's been in the family for many years, Jess is excited about school. She will miss her family & worries about her sister, Chloe, who isn't well.It's a huge step into the unknown, away from everyone she loves. New, real-life friends are such a novelty & now Jess can explore one of her loves, writing music, with an enthusiastic, encouraging teacher who spots her talent.The old trunk holds a mystery but Jess has her own secret too.You'll want to jump straight into this adventure to see if Jess has the problem-solving skills to triumph over corporate greed & help her sister before it's too late.Will you figure out who JP is? Surrounded by high-tech, hologram animals & study 'books', life is so different out in the real world.But sometimes old-style thinking wins the day!

The book arrived as promised. In perfect condition ready to read.

Wasn’t my first choice, but my 10 year old seems to be enjoying it.