About This Book
This short story, "The New World," by Patrick Ness, is a prequel to his popular Chaos Walking Trilogy. It chronicles Viola's initial, dramatic journey to a new, potentially dangerous planet. Ideal for readers aged 4-11, it offers a quick, suspenseful read that introduces the themes and setting of the larger science fiction series, making it suitable for both new readers and established fans.
In this dramatic short story -- a prequel to the award-winning Chaos Walking Trilogy -- author Patrick Ness gives us the story of Viola's journey to the New World. Whether you're new to Chaos Walking or an established fan, this prequel serves as a fascinating introduction to the series that Publishers Weekly called one of the most important works of young adult science fiction in recent years.
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What challenges do you think Viola faced on her journey to the New World?
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How might a 'new world' be different from Earth, and what would be exciting or scary about it?
3
If you were starting a new life on a different planet, what three things would you bring with you and why?
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