{"product_id":"9781408836880","title":"The Declaration","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Declaration\u003c\/strong\u003e explores a dystopian future where the concept of immortality has reshaped society, leading to the existence of Surplus Halls—facilities for unwanted children like sixteen-year-old Anna. In this hauntingly vivid narrative, Anna grapples with her identity and her place in a world that values eternal life over the ephemeral nature of human existence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSet in the year 2140, Anna's life is turned upside down when a new inmate arrives, bringing with them revelations about her parents and the Outside world—an area that promises freedom and choices that Anna has never known. As she delves deeper into her past, Anna faces the harsh realities of a society that has cast her aside, forcing her to confront profound questions about love, belonging, and what it truly means to be alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdentity and Self-Discovery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anna's journey reflects the struggle of finding one's self in a world that dictates worth based on longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEthics of Immortality:\u003c\/strong\u003e The story challenges the moral implications of a society obsessed with eternal life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBelonging and Isolation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anna's experiences highlight the emotional toll of being deemed unwanted.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  “A powerful exploration of what it means to be human, even when the world around you says otherwise.”\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders who appreciate thought-provoking narratives akin to \u003cstrong\u003eThe Giver\u003c\/strong\u003e by Lois Lowry or \u003cstrong\u003eNever Let Me Go\u003c\/strong\u003e by Kazuo Ishiguro will find themselves captivated by the depth and complexity of Anna’s story in \u003cstrong\u003eThe Declaration\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53481625190732,"sku":"9781408836880","price":10.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781408836880_front.webp?v=1765287309","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/en-eu\/products\/9781408836880","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}