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The Pledge, the first book in Kimberly Derting’s fantasy series, introduces a kingdom divided by the tongues its citizens speak. Charlaina "Charlie" Hart lives among one of these speaking classes, unaware of a secret gift that will transform her life. When a mysterious young man named Max enters her world, the hidden power within her begins to surface, setting her on an unexpected journey through the rigid social stratifications of this dystopian realm. The novel explores how language and status shape identity, and invites readers to consider the unseen abilities that can unite or divide a society.
First publish date: 2011
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Kimberly Derting
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