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}}'''''The 100''''' is the first book in a [[young-adult]], [[science fiction]], [[dystopian]], [[post-apocalyptic]] series by Kass Morgan. |
}}'''''The 100''''' is the first book in a [[young-adult]], [[science fiction]], [[dystopian]], [[post-apocalyptic]] series by Kass Morgan. |
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The novel takes place in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic future in which a nuclear war has forced people to escape Earth and live for generations on a space station. That space station is now failing, so 100 prisoners under the age of 18 are sent down to Earth to see if it is livable. |
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==Plot== |
==Plot== |
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In the future, humans live in city-like spaceships orbiting far above Earth's toxic atmosphere. No one knows when, or even if, the long-abandoned planet will be habitable again. |
In the future, humans live in city-like spaceships orbiting far above Earth's toxic atmosphere. No one knows when, or even if, the long-abandoned planet will be habitable again. Faced with dwindling resources and a growing populace, government leaders know they must reclaim their homeland before it is too late. |
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Now, one hundred juvenile delinquents are being sent on a high-stakes mission to recolonize Earth. After a brutal crash landing, the teens arrive on a savagely beautiful planet they |
Now, one hundred juvenile delinquents are being sent on a high-stakes mission to recolonize Earth. After a brutal crash landing, the teens arrive on a savagely beautiful planet they have only seen from space. Confronting the dangers of this rugged new world, they struggle to form a tentative community. But they are haunted by their past and uncertain about the future. To survive, they must learn to trust - and even love - again. |
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==Television adaptation== |
==Television adaptation== |
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On May 9, 2013 [[The CW Television Network]] announced that the pilot was officially ordered to series for the [[2013–14 United States network television schedule|2013–14 American television season]]. |
On May 9, 2013 [[The CW Television Network]] announced that the pilot was officially ordered to series for the [[2013–14 United States network television schedule|2013–14 American television season]]. |
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The series was developed by Jason Rothenberg. It premiered on March 19, 2014, following ''[[Arrow]]''. |
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==Sequel== |
==Sequel== |
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| Author | Kass Morgan |
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| Language | English |
| Series | The Hundred #1 |
| Genre | Young-adult, dystopian, science fiction, post-apocalyptic |
| Published | September 3, 2013 (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers) |
| Publication place | United States |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperpack) |
| Pages | 323 |
| ISBN | 978-0-316-23447-4 |
| OCLC | 0316234478 |
| Followed by | Day 21 |
The 100 is the first book in a young-adult, science fiction, dystopian, post-apocalyptic series by Kass Morgan.
The novel takes place in a dystopian, post-apocalyptic future in which a nuclear war has forced people to escape Earth and live for generations on a space station. That space station is now failing, so 100 prisoners under the age of 18 are sent down to Earth to see if it is livable.
Plot
In the future, humans live in city-like spaceships orbiting far above Earth's toxic atmosphere. No one knows when, or even if, the long-abandoned planet will be habitable again. Faced with dwindling resources and a growing populace, government leaders know they must reclaim their homeland before it is too late.
Now, one hundred juvenile delinquents are being sent on a high-stakes mission to recolonize Earth. After a brutal crash landing, the teens arrive on a savagely beautiful planet they have only seen from space. Confronting the dangers of this rugged new world, they struggle to form a tentative community. But they are haunted by their past and uncertain about the future. To survive, they must learn to trust - and even love - again.
Television adaptation
On May 9, 2013 The CW Television Network announced that the pilot was officially ordered to series for the 2013–14 American television season. The series was developed by Jason Rothenberg. It premiered on March 19, 2014, following Arrow.
Sequel
The second book in the series, Day 21, will be released on September 16, 2014.
Reception
- Publisher Weekly comments that it was easy to be drawn in.[1]
- Booklist calls it "Dark and riveting". [2]
References
- ^ "Children's Book Review: The 100 by Kass Morgan. Little, Brown, $18 (336p) ISBN 978-0-316-23447-4". Publishersweekly.com:8080. 2013-08-02. Retrieved 2014-04-17.
- ^ "The 100 (The 100 Series): Kass Morgan: 9780316234474: Amazon.com: Books". Amazon.com. Retrieved 2014-04-17.