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After high school, seven teenagers are given jobs in a highly robotic society in 2154. They resign themselves to a boring existence in their designated area until the government invites them to participate in The Game. The Game is a mysterious competition that could change their lives forever, and they must learn to survive using their survival skills and compete against others in a highly competitive environment.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Science Fiction/Military Science Fiction
Authors: Monica Hughes
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