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The Midnight Charter

Year

2009

Language

ENGLISH

Duration

9h 31m

Publication Information

Macmillan Audio

Summary

In a society based on trade, where everything can be bought and sold, the future rests on the secrets of a single document--and the lives of two children whose destiny it is to discover its secrets. In this spellbinding novel, newcomer David Whitley has imagined a nation at a crossroads: misshaped by materialism and facing a choice about its future. He has brought to life two children who will test the nation's values, and crafted a captivating adventure story that will keep listeners captivated until the very end. For those who love Philip Pullman, The Midnight Charter combines great storytelling with a compelling vision - a many layered adventure with powerful and timely implications.

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