✨Divergent (Novel)

In Beatrice Prior’s dystopian Chicago world, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can’t have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.

During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles alongside her fellow initiates to live out the choice they have made. Together they must undergo extreme physical tests of endurance and intense psychological simulations, some with devastating consequences. As initiation transforms them all, Tris must determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes exasperating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers unrest and growing conflict that threaten to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves . . . or it might destroy her.

Debut author Veronica Roth bursts onto the YA scene with the first book in the Divergent series—dystopian thrillers filled with electrifying decisions, heartbreaking betrayals, stunning consequences, and unexpected romance.

A Q&A with Author Veronica Roth

Q: What advice would you offer to young aspiring writers, who long to live a success story like your own?

Roth: One piece of advice I have is: Want something else more than success. Success is a lovely thing, but your desire to say something, your worth, and your identity shouldn’t rely on it, because it’s not guaranteed and it’s not permanent and it’s not sufficient. So work hard, fall in love with the writing—the characters, the story, the words, the themes—and make sure that you are who you are regardless of your life circumstances. That way, when the good things come, they don’t warp you, and when the bad things hit you, you don’t fall apart.

Q: You’re a young author--is it your current adult perspective or not-so-recent teenage perspective that brought about the factions in the development of this story? Do you think that teens or adults are more likely to fit into categories in our current society?

Roth: Other aspects of my identity have more to do with the factions than my age. The faction system reflects my beliefs about human nature—that we can make even something as well-intentioned as virtue into an idol, or an evil thing. And that virtue as an end unto itself is worthless to us. I did spend a large portion of my adolescence trying to be as “good” as possible so that I could prove my worth to the people around me, to myself, to God, to everyone. It’s only now that I’m a little older that I realize I am unable to be truly “good” and that it’s my reasons for striving after virtue that need adjustment more than my behavior. In a sense, Divergent is me writing through that realization—everyone in Beatrice’s society believes that virtue is the end, the answer. I think that’s a little twisted.

I think we all secretly love and hate categories—love to get a firm hold on our identities, but hate to be confined—and I never loved and hated them more than when I was a teenager. That said: Though we hear a lot about high school cliques, I believe that adults categorize each other just as often, just in subtler ways. It is a dangerous tendency of ours. And it begins in adolescence.

Q: If you could add one more faction to the world within Divergent, what would it be?

Roth: I tried to construct the factions so that they spanned a wide range of virtues. Abnegation, for example, includes five of the traditional “seven heavenly virtues:” chastity, temperance, charity, patience, and humility. That said, it would be interesting to have a faction centered on industriousness, in which diligence and hard work are valued most, and laziness is not allowed. They would be in constant motion, and would probably be happy to take over for the factionless. And hard-working people can certainly take their work too far, as all the factions do with their respective virtues. I’m not sure what they would wear, though. Overalls, probably.

Q: What do you think are the advantages, if any, to the society you’ve created in Divergent?

Roth: All the advantages I see only seem like advantages to me because I live in our current society. For example, the members of their society don’t focus on certain things: race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, etc. I mean, a world in which you look different from the majority and no one minds? That sounds good to me. But when I think about it more, I realize that they’re doing the exact same thing we do, but with different criteria by which to distinguish ourselves from others. Instead of your skin color, it’s the color of your shirt that people assess, or the results of your aptitude test. Same problem, different system.

Q: What book are you currently reading and how has it changed you, if at all?

Roth: I recently finished Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma, which I would call “contemporary with a paranormal twist,” or something to that effect. It’s about a girl whose sister has a powerful kind of magnetism within the confines of a particular town, and how their love for each other breaks some things apart and puts other things back together. It was refreshing to read a young adult book that is about sisterhood instead of romance. It’s one of those books that makes you love a character and then hate a character and then love them again—that shows you that people aren’t all good or all bad, but somewhere in between. Imaginary Girls gave me a lot to think about, and the writing was lovely, which I always love to see.

Amazon.com Review A Q&A with Author Veronica Roth

Q: What advice would you offer to young aspiring writers, who long to live a success story like your own?

Roth: One piece of advice I have is: Want something else more than success. Success is a lovely thing, but your desire to say something, your worth, and your identity shouldn’t rely on it, because it’s not guaranteed and it’s not permanent and it’s not sufficient. So work hard, fall in love with the writing—the characters, the story, the words, the themes—and make sure that you are who you are regardless of your life circumstances. That way, when the good things come, they don’t warp you, and when the bad things hit you, you don’t fall apart.

Q: You’re a young author--is it your current adult perspective or not-so-recent teenage perspective that brought about the factions in the development of this story? Do you think that teens or adults are more likely to fit into categories in our current society?

Roth: Other aspects of my identity have more to do with the factions than my age. The faction system reflects my beliefs about human nature—that we can make even something as well-intentioned as virtue into an idol, or an evil thing. And that virtue as an end unto itself is worthless to us. I did spend a large portion of my adolescence trying to be as “good” as possible so that I could prove my worth to the people around me, to myself, to God, to everyone. It’s only now that I’m a little older that I realize I am unable to be truly “good” and that it’s my reasons for striving after virtue that need adjustment more than my behavior. In a sense, Divergent is me writing through that realization—everyone in Beatrice’s society believes that virtue is the end, the answer. I think that’s a little twisted.

I think we all secretly love and hate categories—love to get a firm hold on our identities, but hate to be confined—and I never loved and hated them more than when I was a teenager. That said: Though we hear a lot about high school cliques, I believe that adults categorize each other just as often, just in subtler ways. It is a dangerous tendency of ours. And it begins in adolescence.

Q: If you could add one more faction to the world within Divergent, what would it be?

Roth: I tried to construct the factions so that they spanned a wide range of virtues. Abnegation, for example, includes five of the traditional “seven heavenly virtues:” chastity, temperance, charity, patience, and humility. That said, it would be interesting to have a faction centered on industriousness, in which diligence and hard work are valued most, and laziness is not allowed. They would be in constant motion, and would probably be happy to take over for the factionless. And hard-working people can certainly take their work too far, as all the factions do with their respective virtues. I’m not sure what they would wear, though. Overalls, probably.

Q: What do you think are the advantages, if any, to the society you’ve created in Divergent?

Roth: All the advantages I see only seem like advantages to me because I live in our current society. For example, the members of their society don’t focus on certain things: race, religion, sexual orientation, political affiliation, etc. I mean, a world in which you look different from the majority and no one minds? That sounds good to me. But when I think about it more, I realize that they’re doing the exact same thing we do, but with different criteria by which to distinguish ourselves from others. Instead of your skin color, it’s the color of your shirt that people assess, or the results of your aptitude test. Same problem, different system.

Q: What book are you currently reading and how has it changed you, if at all?

Roth: I recently finished Imaginary Girls by Nova Ren Suma, which I would call “contemporary with a paranormal twist,” or something to that effect. It’s about a girl whose sister has a powerful kind of magnetism within the confines of a particular town, and how their love for each other breaks some things apart and puts other things back together. It was refreshing to read a young adult book that is about sisterhood instead of romance. It’s one of those books that makes you love a character and then hate a character and then love them again—that shows you that people aren’t all good or all bad, but somewhere in between. Imaginary Girls gave me a lot to think about, and the writing was lovely, which I always love to see.

Review “A memorable, unpredictable journey from which it is nearly impossible to turn away.”— (Publishers Weekly (starred review) )

“You’ll be up all night with Divergent, a brainy thrill-ride of a novel.” (BookPage )

Star Wars The Force Awakens: Rey's Story

Star Wars The Force Awakens: Rey's Story Rey never thought she would leave the desert planet of Jakku, but her life is turned upside down when she meets BB-8, a small droid with a big

What Would Alice Do?

What Would Alice Do? Timeless quotes from favourite Wonderland characters, with an introduction by Lauren Laverne, who has loved Alice since she was a child, and finds inspiration in her character. "Why, sometimes I've believed

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time

One of Tsutsui's best-known and most popular works in his native Japan, The Girl Who Leapt through Time is the story of fifteenyear- old schoolgirl Kazuko, who accidentally discovers that she can leap back and

Happy Birthday, Geronimo! (Geronimo Stilton #74)

Happy Birthday, Geronimo! (Geronimo Stilton #74) When you're with Geronimo Stilton, it's always a fabumouse adventure! Geronimo is celebrating his birthday! He is out with his family when he realizes someone has replaced all of

Hopscotch Twisty Tales x 10 PB S/W

Quy cách: Bìa mềm Ngôn ngữ: tiếng Anh #### This collection offers quirky new twists on the world's favourite fairy tales. Each book has bright and bold artwork and vibrant, easy-to-follow text. The familiar tales

Roald Dahl Classic: George's Marvellous Medicine

Roald Dahl Classic: George's Marvellous Medicine What should it be, this whopping terrific exploding shocker for Grandma? This beautiful edition of George's Marvellous Medicine , part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features official archive

PAWS: Gabby Gets It Together

PAWS: Gabby Gets It Together Are you a fan of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale? Then don’t miss PAWS, a new graphic novel series about best friends, cute dogs, and all the fun (and trouble)

I Am Cat!

A day in the life of a cat – told from the cat's point of view! A funny rhyming picture book from Peter Bently and Chris Chatterton. I am Cat. Cat is me. A most

Hopscotch Twisty Tales: The Beautician and the Beast

A twist on the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast. Belle is the most amazing beautician in the land. From lopping Rapunzel's locks to beautifying Cinderella for the royal ball, no job is too tough.

Good Day, Bad Day Level ES

Kerry is visiting her brother, Mike, for the first tme in his new home. She sees a sign for a fortune teller. Mike doesn't believe in fortune tellers, but he goes, too. What does Rosie

The Lighthouse Witches

When single mother Liv is commissioned to paint a mural in a 100-year-old lighthouse on a remote Scottish island, it's an opportunity to start over with her three daughters - Luna, Sapphire, and Clover. When

Disney Storybook Collection (3rd Edition)

Disney Storybook Collection (3rd Edition) This latest edition of the best-selling Disney Storybook Collection features new stories highlighting popular new characters from films like Frozen, The Lion King, Wreck-It Ralph, and Tangled. Featuring over 250 beautiful illustrations and gilded

Dead Good Detectives

Sid Jones loves hanging out in the graveyard with her best friend Zen – they are desperate to see a real-life ghost! But when Sid accidentally summons a 300-year-old pirate from the dead, it opens

Harry Potter: The Tales Of Beedle The Bard (Paperback) Những chuyển kể của Beedle người hát rong (English Book)

"The Tales of Beedle the Bard," a wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows." Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation from the

Harry Potter - Christmas: A Movie Scrapbook

Harry Potter - Christmas: A Movie Scrapbook The snowy Great Hall festooned with Christmas trees, the shimmering Yule Ball, Mrs Weasley's festive jumpers – Christmas at Hogwarts is filled with magic and wonder. This equally

Roald Dahl Classic: Matilda

Roald Dahl Classic: Matilda "A true genius . . . Roald Dahl is my hero" David Walliams Matilda's parents have called her some terrible things, but the truth is she's a genius and they're the

The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart

The Dragon with a Chocolate Heart Aventurine is the fiercest, bravest kind of dragon, and she's ready to prove it to her family by leaving the safety of their mountain cave and capturing the most

Percy Jacson And The Titan's Curse (Paperback)

Percy Jacson And The Titan's Curse (Paperback) It's not every day you find yourself in combat with a half-lion, half-human. But when you're the son of a Greek God, it happens. And now my friend

Tiểu thuyết thiếu niên tiếng Pháp: SILHOUETTE

THÔNG TIN SÁCH Loại bìa: Bìa mềm Số trang: 222 trang Kích thước: 10,8 × 17,8 × 1,5 cm Diễn viên quần chúng "Mười câu chuyện rất khác nhau, mà những cú plot twist luôn

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure

Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Adventure You’ve never seen the Wimpy Kid World like this before—an entirely new, awesome, friendly, truly fantastic fantasy quest from #1 international bestselling author Jeff Kinney! From the imagination of Rowley

Welcome To Moominvalley: The Handbook

Welcome To Moominvalley: The Handbook Explore the magical world of Moominvalley in this essential handbook for Moomin fans of all ages – filled with fun facts and fascinating stories about the Moomins and their friends.

Onward: Quests Of Yore (Disney Pixar)

Onward: Quests Of Yore (Disney Pixar) As seen in Disney and Pixar's film, Onward! Barley and Ian Lightfoot would never set out on an adventure without their Quests of Yore guide book! Based on the book featured in

The Problem with Forever

From #1 New York Times bestselling author Jennifer L. Armentrout comes a riveting story about friendship, survival and finding your voice, perfect for fans of Jenny Han, Sarah Dessen and Stephanie Perkins. Growing up, Mallory

Coraline (Carnegie Medal Winner)

The bewitching tenth-anniversary edition of the classic children's novel Coraline by Neil Gaiman, featuring spellbinding illustrations from Chris Riddell and an exclusive new introduction by the author 'I was enthralled' - Philip Pullman There is

THE WORLD'S WORST TEACHERS

Quy cách: bìa mềm Ngôn ngữ: tiếng Anh #### Millions of young readers have loved the Worlds Worst Children tales now they will revel in this delightfully dreadful collection of the most gruesome grown-ups ever:

HARRY POTTER ET L'ENFANT MAUDIT

La huitième histoire. Dix-neuf ans plus tard. Être Harry Potter n'a jamais été facile et ne l'est pas davantage depuis qu'il travaille au coeur des secrets du ministère de la Magie. Marié et père de

Tiddlers: Just Like Me!

Just Like Me! is a fun story for young animal and photography fans who are beginning to read on their own. Perfect for children aged 4+ who are reading at book band red. Pete's having

Dog Man #4: Dog Man And Cat Kid

Dog Man cuối cùng đã tìm thấy người bạn đồng hành hoàn hảo chưa? Tìm hiểu thông tin mới nhất trong sê-ri sách bán chạy số 1 của New York Times! Con chó nóng bỏng!

The School for Good and Evil: The Last Ever After Book 3

Former best friends Sophie and Agatha thought their ending was sealed when they went their separate ways, but their storybook is about to be rewritten - and this time theirs isn't the only one. With

Two Minute Tales Animal (Padded)

Two Minute Tales Animal (Padded) A fabulous collection of animal tales for you and your child to read together. Each story contains clear text and beautiful illustrations that are sure to delight children everywhere.

Megamonster

The hilarious children's book from No. author David Walliams - a timeless adventure illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross. On a volcanic island, in the middle of shark-infested waters, stands The Cruel School. The lessons

Stories for 4 Year Olds

classic collection of tales to tell children of about four, featuring beloved characters and lively stories, by Michael Bond, Jill Barklem, Anne Fine amongst others, chosen by children’s book expert, Julia Eccleshare. Paddington Bear has

Mary Poppins Boxed Set

Quy cách: bìa mềm NXB: HarperCollins Ngôn ngữ: tiếng Anh #### Four classic stories about the most famous nanny in the world, all together in a fabulous new boxed set! Who can slide up banisters,

Geronimo Stilton Reporter #6: Paws Off, Cheddarface!

Geronimo Stilton Reporter #6: Paws Off, Cheddarface! Geronimo Stilton has turned moldy and joined the dark side?! Breaking news! Geronimo Stilton publicly insults famous Chef Ricardo on his cheese selection in his own restaurant. Geronimo

Once We Were Witches book1

I am Spel. Daughter of witches. The only one who can step between worlds. The only one who can save my sister. If I can find her before the witch hunt begins … Thirteen years

Sách ngoại văn: Keeper Of The Lost Cities - Book 9 - Stellarlune

Keeper Of The Lost Cities - Book 9 - Stellarlune In this stunning ninth book in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series, Sophie and her friends discover

A classic graphic novel pirate adventure

OLD books get NEW doodles – it's the classics as you've never seen them before! A hilarious new series that brings the classics to life with illustrations by Jack Noel. Perfect for 7-9 year olds

Diary Of An Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal (Diary Of A Wimpy Kid)

Diary Of An Awesome Friendly Kid: Rowley Jefferson's Journal (Diary Of A Wimpy Kid) A DIARY OF A WIMPY KID STORY that will have you rolling with laughter, from number one bestselling author Jeff Kinney!

Diary Of A Wimpy Kid 02: Rodrick Rules (Paperback)

THE ONE WITH THE BIG BROTHER *The second laugh-out-loud, fully illustrated bestselling Wimpy Kid book!* Greg Heffley and his older brother Rodrick don't exactly see eye to eye. Especially when Rodrick discovers Greg's diaries (sorry,

Minecraft: The Crash: An Official Minecraft Novel

Minecraft: The Crash: An Official Minecraft Novel NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • This official Minecraft novel is an action-packed thriller! When a new virtual-reality version of the game brings her dreams—and doubts—to life, one player

Harry Potter Hufflepuff House Editions Paperback Box Set

Celebrate all things Hufflepuff with this glorious paperback collection of the iconic House Editions. The beautifully crafted slipcase emblazoned with the house emblem the Hufflepuff badger contains all seven novels from J.K. Rowling's classic series

Freckle Juice

Freckle Juice What's a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look! More than anything in the world, Andrew Marcus wants freckles. His classmate

Dork Diaries 13: Tales From A Not-So-Happy Birthday

It’s Nikki Maxwell’s birthday!! Will it be a blast or a bust? Find out in Nikki’s newest diary, the thirteenth installment in the #1 New York Times blockbuster bestselling Dork Diaries series! Nikki and her

Dog Man #6: Brawl Of The Wild

The heroic hound is send to jail in the sixth Dog Man book from worldwide bestselling author and artist Dav Pilkey. Is Dog Man bad to the bone? The canine cop is sent to the

Combo R.J.Palacio - Wonder - Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories

Combo R.J.Palacio - Wonder - Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories Wonder Wonder tells the story of Auggie Pullman: an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face, whose first year at school changed the lives and

Tiểu thuyết thiếu niên tiếng Anh: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Children's Paperback

THÔNG TIN SÁCH Loại bìa: Bìa mềm Số trang: 560 trang Kích thước: 129 x 198 x 43mm When Dumbledore arrives at Privet Drive one summer night to collect Harry Potter, his wand hand is

Skate Monkey: Demon Attack

Skate Monkey: Demon Attack Monkey and his friends, Zu and Sandy, lived in the Emperor's Cloud Palace. But they played all sorts of tricks on people, so, as a punishment, the Jade Emperor sent them

Rise of the School for Good and Evil (Rise, 1)

The battle between Good and Evil begins. Two brothers. One Good. One Evil. Together they watch over the Endless Woods. Together they choose the students for the School for Good and Evil. Together they train

Sách tiếng Anh - Wizards of Waverly Place #8: Super Switch!

Series Description:There's something magical happening in New York City...The Russos look like an average family: Mom and Dad run a Manhattan deli, while their kids, Alex, Justin, and Max, deal with school, friendships, and first

Sách ngoại văn: Courage Of Sarah Noble

Courage Of Sarah Noble In this Newbery Honor book classic, young Sarah learns how to be brave even when the world is strange and new. In 1707, young Sarah Noble and her father traveled through

The Boy At The Back Of The Class

The Boy At The Back Of The Class A World Book Day 2020 Author WINNER OF THE BLUE PETER BOOK AWARD 2019 WINNER OF THE WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK PRIZE 2019 SHORTLISTED FOR THE JHALAK PRIZE

Lady And The Tramp Live Action Junior Novel

Lady And The Tramp Live Action Junior Novel The Live Action remake of Lady and the Tramp on Disney+ is a faithful retelling of the classic animated film, set at the turn-of-the century against the gorgeous backdrop

My Little Book of Stories for Girls

My Little Book of Stories for Girls

Boy: Tales of Childhood

Quy cách: Bìa mềm Ngôn ngữ: tiếng Anh #### We all have our moments of brilliance and glory, and this was mine. This beautiful edition of Boy, part of The Roald Dahl Classic Collection, features

1000 year old boy

Quy cách: Bìa mềm Ngôn ngữ: tiếng Anh #### The astonishing, beautiful new story for all readers of 10 and over from the bestselling and Costa-shortlisted author of TIME TRAVELLING WITH A HAMSTER. 'A wonderful

Minecraft: The Island: An Official Minecraft Novel

Minecraft: The Island: An Official Minecraft Novel NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The first official Minecraft novel! The author of World War Z tells the story of a hero—stranded in the world of Minecraft—who must

The Great Blue Yonder

The Great Blue Yonder 'You'll be sorry when I'm dead.' That's what Harry said to his sister, before the incident with the lorry. And now he is just that - dead. And he wishes more

Playtime Fairytale

- Wonderful jumbo jigsaw cased board book with double-sided play pieces! - Beautiful detailed illustrations with ‘can you find’ activities. - Adventure, Fairytale and Market in series - Construction to follow.

Write Like a Ninja

If you're looking for emergency literacy help in a handy, pocket-sized book, then Write Like a Ninja is perfect for you. Crammed full of writing and grammar tips, prompts to get children thinking of rich

Online Gravity: The Unseen Force Driving the way you Live, Earn and Learn

Why have local video shops disappeared and been replaced by Netflix? Why are hotels being replaced by AirBnB? Why is Amazon the only company who can sell you the book you want to read? And

Trang đầu 2 3 4 Trang cuối