1) Ness’ writing is impeccable as always.
2) Alternate universes. Need I say more?
3) Dragons!! Dragons exist in all their fire-breathing glory.
4) The blend of the Cold War and fantasy is brilliant.
5) An assassin from a Believer Cell is one of the many interesting characters.
1) Smooth and engrossing prose.
2) Genesis is an emotional, hopeful, adolescent journey.
3) This novel provides a much-needed examination of our cultural standards of beauty and what damage those standards can do to the self-esteem and dignity of young people.
4) Genesis is a strong, beautiful character.
5) Genesis deals with numerous issues that youth face on a daily basis.
Tom Power is a Canadian musician, broadcaster and host of Q. Listen to his interview with George Takei as the author sheds light on a dark chapter of American and Canadian history.
Veteran actor George Takei may be best known as Sulu from Star Trek, but he also has a darker story to tell.
Patrick Ness introduces Burn – Blackwell’s Children’s Book of the Month May 2020.
Author Patrick Ness answers questions about his book Burn.
Teen Reader's Choice Award 