Another Book From Module 5 Fantasy and Science Fiction

Module 5 Fantasy and Science Fiction

Divergent By Veronica Roth

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Bibliography: 

Roth, V. (2011). Divergent. United States of America: Katherine Tegen Books.

Summary:

 This book is about a girl named Tris in a world that is divided into factions. There are 5 factions and each is responsible for different jobs. At the age where eveyone is given the opportunity to choose their faction, she takes a test that is supposed to tell which one she is best suited for. The results were unexpected. Follow Tris on a ride of unexpected adventures and trials as she finds her place.

Impressions: 

This book was action packed, with a hint of romance. It was unpredictable and suspenseful. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy this type of fiction.

Reviews:

Gr 9 Up— In the dystopian Chicago setting of Roth's novel (Katherine Tegen Bks., 2011), the population is divided into five factions. Upon declaring allegiance to one of them, 16-year-old Beatrice will decide her future. Beatrice and her brother, Caleb, grew up in helpful, unassuming Abnegation, always putting others first. During her aptitude testing, a simulation probes her suitability for Abnegation, Amity, Candor, Dauntless, and Erudite. Rather than getting a clear reading of her strengths, Beatrice's result is disturbing and dangerous: she is Divergent. At the choosing ceremony, the teenager impulsively joins Dauntless, the tattooed "hellions" whose value is bravery, and who protect the community. Beatrice, now called Tris, finds she feels brilliantly alive in Dauntless, even during the brutal training. She enjoys seeing her muscles harden, testing her courage, protecting the underdog, and working her way up the ranks of recruits. Making both friends and enemies, she moves through simulations tailored to trigger her Fear Landscape. Gradually, her Divergence shows itself, allowing Tris to see that the faction-dominated world isn't as wonderful as she has been told. The likeable characters, excellent pacing, and blooming romance will have listeners hooked. Emma Galvin's youthful voice has a twinge of huskiness that lends itself to voicing both young men and women. The audiobook will be very popular, so library patrons will have to be careful considering the packaging: a lightweight box and foldout sleeves. You might want to purchase the audio download instead.—_I_Maggie Knapp, Trinity Valley School, Fort Worth, TX_i_

 Knapp, M. (2013). Divergent. School Library Journal, 59(10), 1.

Suggestions for Use:

I think it might be fun for the students to choose  what faction they think they would be in and to have a similar ceremony. Then have those students group together to talk about their strengths and what their role would be today if those factions really existed.