An invisible, uncrossable physical barrier encloses the unified states. I will say this the line takes awhile to get started. The line by teri hall is a fascinating dystopian novel full of strong female characters and a dark, creepy plot. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. Dystopia, speculative fiction, young adult publisher. The good thing about living there is that its far from the city where the oppressive. Debut author teri hall will release her first book, the line, march 4th 2010. In this atmospheric dystopian story, rachel and her mother live with her mothers chilly and withdrawn employer, ms. Author teri hall young adult novels the line and away. Moore, owner of an orchid business, a private enterprise. Across the line is away, and though rachel has heard many whispers about the dangers there, shes never really believed the stories. Theyre poor, but lucky as the situation saves them from the labor pool. The title of this book is the island and it was written by teri hall.
The line line, book 1 by teri hall fantastic fiction. Teri hall rachel discovers that she likes working with the orchids. Rachel receives a message from beyond the line, but does she have the courage to answer. Readers will definitely want to read more about the adventures rachel is sure to find. Plot summary theme rachel is a girl that is living in a dystopian u. Moores housethe one with the greenhouse, right next to the linerachel starts questioning things. They live close to the line, the border of the unified states, and everyone fears what lurks in away, across the line. The property skirts the line, put in place by the government after an atomic attack on the unified.
View our classroom guide for the line by teri hall. Terrie linn mcnutt hall july 19, 1960 september 16, 20 was an american antismoking and antitobacco advocate. And to what lengths will rachel go in order to do what she thinks is right. The first book in the line series a novel by teri hall when rachel and her mother move to mrs. The line by teri hall is a complicated knot of twists and secrets, surprises and revelations that only becomes more and more complex as you delve deeper into the story. Moores grandson, but she isnt so sure about the rest of the others. Rachel learns that they have special mental powers, like poking you or being empathic. Favorite quote she felt as though she had just stepped off a curb where none was expected. The bad thing, at least to most people, is that its close to the line an uncrossable section of the national border defense system, an invisible barrier that. She was well known for starring in one of the ads of cdcs smoking ad campaign, as well as traveling.
The line is a quick read, and in the beginning i felt it dragged a bit, i know that being a first novel and with it being a dystopian, some slowness is to be expected. Her father had a heating company he later became a lawyer and her mother was a stayathome mom. She was the oldest of four children she had a sister and two brothers. She and her mom, vivian have lived on the property for years and have been working for ms. Sequel young adult book titled away released september 2011. Rachel and her mother victoria live on the property where her mother works as a domestic. In between lessons with her mother and basic chores, rachel kills her time by scouring the internets for information on away. When rachel crosses the line she leaves behind everything she has ever. The line by teri hall rachel lives with her mother on the property. Find the complete the line book series by teri hall. The line by teri hall 2011, paperback for sale online ebay. After crossing the line, rachel finds herself in want to read. Vivian homeschools rachel to insulate her from the lies of the. About the author teri hall lives in the state of washington.
She looks nicer than she did when she was dragging you away the other night. Terri started dancing school at the age of 5 and soon was. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the line. Latest news for author teri hall youn adult fiction.
Terri hall was brought up in elmira, new york and lived there until she was 16 years old. Its said that bizarre creatures and superhumans live on the other side, in away. Young adult books by teri hall the line away author. She was a survivor of ten cancer diagnoses, undergoing 48 radiation treatments, and nearly a years worth of chemotherapy, before and after undergoing a laryngectomy in 2001. Young adult books by teri hall the line away author teri hall. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. What is the theme of the book the line by teri hall.
This teachers guide to the line, a compelling first novel by teri hall, includes prereading activities, chapter guides, and culminating activities that match students learning styles. Written by teri hall, audiobook narrated by anne hancock. Thank you so much teri hall for writing them, and if you i really liked the island when i first read it, but now, reading one after the other, i love it. In teri hall s sequel away, we see the other side of this postwar dystopia the people forgotten on the other side of the border.
They just dont know how to make that matter to someone other than. This interesting dystopic series opener from debut author hall. Moores housethe one with the greenhouse, right next to the line rachel starts questioning things. The line by teri hall libr267controversial ya books. She can see the line from the greenhouse windows, but she is forbidden to go near it. On the other side is away, where it is said that strange people and animals live, ever since it was barricaded off many years ago by the government. See all books authored by teri hall, including the line, and away, and more on thriftbooks. I totally understand the author desires to introduce us into the story gradually, which teri hall did a nice job at. After crossing the line, rachel finds herself in more. The line is the part of the border that lopped off part of the country, dooming the inhabitants to an unknown fate when the enemy used a banned weapon. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Some of them have developed gifts, such as pathiks ability to read peoples minds and moods.
The line is a clever mix of dystopian fiction, the paranormal, a slight dash of romance, and a bunch of important lessons its a good way to pass the time while we all wait for the third hunger games book to come out. This interesting dystopic series opener from debut author hall follows the fortunes of rachel, whose mother, vivian, is gainfully employed by ms. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. With a huge amount of dystopian and postapocalyptic ya fiction out there, it is no wonder i found this little gem. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Until the day she hears a recording that could only have come from across the line. The line universe was tied up very well, im just sad that this is it. Taxes the reason why they made the line is to ensure that their enemies were kept out. The line line, book 1 by teri hall book cover, description, publication history. Young rachel and her mother live near the line, an invisible barrier that cannot be crossed. The author leaves the story completely open for a sequel, and i for one cant wait to read it. The good thing about living there is that its far from the city, where the oppressive government is most active. After reading birthmarked, i wasnt sure how another dystopia would sit, but the line, by teri hall, was such a pageturner i finished it in one sitting. Moore, at the edge of an invisible barrier the line, part of the oppr.
Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Hall s writing is seamless, smooth and compellingi cant wait for the next installment. Rachel lives with her mother on the property owned by ms. And once you believe youve untangled it all, it is then that the biggest mysteries of all are revealed. There are so many rumors of horrible things that lie beyond the line in a place called awaybut no one dares to talk about it. I recently read the line, by teri hall, for around the world tours, which is the first in a new young adult futuristic series summary.
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