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The One Safe Place

Tania Unsworth
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The One Safe Place

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014

Book Brief

Tania Unsworth

The One Safe Place

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2014
Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Future Dystopian World

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

In The One Safe Place, Devin, a young boy skilled in farming, sets off for the city after his grandfather's death and befriends street-smart Kit. They discover the Gabriel H. Penn Home for Children, which at first appears idyllic but then reveals its sinister purpose of using children to restore the youth of the elderly. Devin and his friends must uncover the truth and plan a daring escape. Topics addressed include grief and child exploitation.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Challenging

Reviews & Readership

4.2

2,495 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Reviews of Tania Unsworth's The One Safe Place highlight its engaging narrative and imaginative concept, lauding its appeal to middle-grade readers. The dystopian world-building is praised for its depth and creativity. However, some criticisms note a predictable plot and underdeveloped secondary characters. Overall, an intriguing read with minor flaws.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The One Safe Place?

A reader who would enjoy The One Safe Place by Tania Unsworth is likely a middle-grade to young adult fan of dystopian fiction with a heart for mystery and suspense. Similar readers might appreciate The Giver by Lois Lowry or Divergent by Veronica Roth for their captivating, thought-provoking narratives in unsettling future worlds.

4.2

2,495 ratings

62%

Loved it

29%

Mixed feelings

9%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

320

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Future Dystopian World

Publication Year

2014

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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