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Kimberly derting books list of books by author kimberly. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Sep 21, 2011 the pledge by kimberly derting manages to do that. Each class has their own language as well, so for example the vendor class speaks pashon. Kimberly derting, author of the body finder series, writes powerfully and movingly of a girl with dangerous powers in an unusual and expertly crafted setting. The first edition of the novel was published in october 1st 2011, and was written by kimberly derting. I was familiar with the author, kimberly derting, who has written the body finder. Midcolumbia libraries goodreads buy the book synopsis from goodreads.
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Nov 15, 2011 the pledge by kimberly derting is set in a post apocalyptic world with a little fantasy mixed in where the queen rules all and language is a barrier that if broken is punishable by death. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 323 pages and is available in hardcover format. The book ends with a satisfying, open ending that will leaves room for a sequel in which hopefully many unanswered questions and unresolved issues will be addressed. In the far future, a land controlled by an aged and ruthless queen, the classes are divided by the language they speak. Review of the pledge by kimberly derting rhapsody in books. The essence book by kimberly derting official publisher. The pledge by kimberly derting overdrive rakuten overdrive. The pledge kimberley derting is well known for her body finder series, but in her next series she brings something very different.
She throws enough romance into the mix to satisfy but keeps the main focus on suspense. Kimberly derting is the author of the cece loves science series, the body finder series, the pledge trilogy, and the taking series. Oct 30, 2012 the pledge by kimberly derting, 9781442422025, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Kimberly derting in the violent country of ludania, the classes are strictly divided by the language they speak. Oct 01, 2011 kimberly derting s the pledge has a lot going for it. A young adult dystopian novel due in bookstores in november 2011. Charlaina is different she has a secret that can destroy her family. Kimberly dertings the pledge has a lot going for it. The pledge by kimberly derting is set in a post apocalyptic world with a little fantasy mixed in where the queen rules all and language is a barrier that if broken is punishable by death. Read the pledge online by kimberly derting books free 30day. The smallest transgression, like looking a member of a higher class in the eye while they are speaking their native tongue, results in immediate execution. I loved how derting created a dystopian world with a class system based on difference in languages. The pledge by kimberly derting living in a dangerous world controlled by a weak, desperate queen, charlie is harboring a dangerous secret. Charlie can understand all languages, a secret she must protect to stay alive.
Unflinching, the executioner stood on the bloodstained floor facing the prison cells as he wielded. The pledge by kimberly derting, 9780749011857, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. But charlie has lived her life with a secret so dangerous that if anyone ever found. Pdf the pledge book by kimberly derting free download. Mar 26, 2012 the pledge by kimberly derting is set in a post apocalyptic world with a little fantasy mixed in where the queen rules all and language is a barrier that if broken is punishable by death. Her books have been translated into 15 languages, and both the body finder and the pledge were yalsa best fiction for young adults selections. The essence by kimberly derting danger, dread, mystery, and romance booklist continue in the second book of the pledge trilogy, as charlies reign is under. Shes also cowritten the new picture book series, cece loves science. Kimberly derting audio books, best sellers, author bio. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the pledge.
The pledge by kimberly derting, 9781442422025, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. The pledge in the violent country of ludania, the classes are strictly divided by the language they speak. In charlainas society citizens are divided and stratified by language. There is a very strict class system, with each class having its own language. Aug 23, 2011 the pledge is kimberly derting s latest book. Unflinching, the executioner stood on the bloodstained floor facing the prison cells as he wielded an axe with a razorsharp blade. The pledge by kimberly derting is a good book with a unique dystopian plotline.
The pledge book by kimberly derting official publisher page. The pledge by kimberly derting about the book seventeenyearold charlaina, charlie, lives in ludania, a country ruled by a cruel monarch and strictly stratified by a caste system divided by language. The old queens essence has fused itself to charlies psyche and is. She lives in the pacific northwest, where the gloomy weather is ideal for writing anything dark and creepy. Combining elements of dystopian, fantasy, and paranormal romance, derting has concocted a futuristic twist on the fairy tale that is gripping, seductive, and wholly original. I reached into my book bag and handed brook the lunch my mother had prepared for her, just as she had every day since brooks own mother had. The pledge by kimberly derting free download epub ebook site.
Englaise is the common language spoken by all classes. The pledge is a ya fantasy series, in a dystopian land controlled by female queens. Jan 28, 20 the essence is stronger than the pledge in almost every way imaginable. Im the author of the awardwinning the body finder series, the pledge, and the taking trilogies. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and android. See all books authored by kimberly derting, including the body finder, and the last echo, and more on. Kimberly derting is the awardwinning, young adult author of the body finder, the pledge, and the taking, as well as the picture book, cece loves science.