Books like The Declaration by Gemma Malley
Set in the year 2140, the novel describes a society where children are nearly extinct and the law prohibits youth. Longevity drugs promise eternal life to those who sign the Declaration, while refusing the agreement leads to marginalization. Anna, a child born outside the law, is declared a Surplus and faces the dilemma of cheating the law or confronting death.
The story follows Anna’s struggle as she navigates a world that values age over survival and questions whether immortality is truly desirable.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gemma Malley
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