Book of the week this week is Divergent by Veronica Roth. Not a new book by any means but very popular in school just now - possibly something to do with the film release. So, in case you have missed out on this latest phenomenon the book is a dystopian novel set in post-apocalyptic city (Chicago). At the age of 16, the young are assessed to determine which of five Factions they suit best
but theycan still make the final choice of which Faction to join on their own. Most opt for their
home Faction but there are some, such as Tris the heroine of the novel, who make a jump, turning their backs on their
families to join their chosen Faction. The initiation and training are far from easy and Tris battles to settle in to her chosen Faction and cope with being away from her family. If you like 'The Hunger Games' trilogy then you will enjoy this series too. Worth reading the book BEFORE you see the movie!
