The Chaos Code

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First edition (publ. Faber & Faber)

The Chaos Code is a 2007 science-fiction/fantasy novel for young teenagers by British author Justin Richards.

Contents

The novel won the Hull Children's Book Award in 2008. [1]

Synopsis

Matt Stribling, a 15-year-old boy on holiday from boarding school, finds his archaeologist father missing under mysterious circumstances. He discovers that his father has been working on an ancient code which may have caused the downfall of ancient civilizations. Now a madman has the code and wants to use it to dominate the universe.

Reception

Publishers Weekly gave the book a mixed review, praising its action, but criticizing its shallow characters and implausible events. [2] Kirkus Reviews was more positive, stating that the book "will capture the reader’s attention and keep them turning pages long after lights out." [3]

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References

  1. "Justin Richards". waterstones.com. Archived from the original on 18 October 2012. Retrieved 10 July 2011.
  2. "Review: The Chaos Code". Publishers Weekly . Retrieved 13 August 2022.
  3. "Book Review: The Chaos Code". Kirkus Reviews . Retrieved 13 August 2022.