About the book
Charity Meyers has only 12 hours to live.
By 2035 the rich have gotten richer, the poor have gotten poorer, and kidnapping has become a major growth industry in the United States. The children of privilege live in secure, gated communities and are escorted to and from school by armed guards.
But the security around Charity Meyers has broken down. On New Year’s morning she wakes and finds herself alone, strapped to a stretcher, in an ambulance that’s not moving. If this were a normal kidnapping, Charity would be fine. But as the hours of her imprisonment tick by, Charity realizes there is nothing normal about what’s going on. No training could prepare her for what her kidnappers really want . . . and worse, for who they turn out to be.
Editions of Taken
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375836367
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780440421283
- AltFormat
- ISBN 9780375936364
- EBook
- ISBN 9780375890758
Read an Excerpt
Charity Meyers has only 12 hours to live.
By 2035 the rich have gotten richer, the poor have gotten poorer, and kidnapping has become a major growth industry in the United States. The children of privilege live in secure, gated communities and are escorted to and from school by armed guards.
But the security around Charity Meyers has broken down. On New Year’s morning she wakes and finds herself alone, strapped to a stretcher, in an ambulance that’s not moving. If this were a normal kidnapping, Charity would be fine. But as the hours of her imprisonment tick by, Charity realizes there is nothing normal about what’s going on. No training could prepare her for what her kidnappers really want . . . and worse, for who they turn out to be.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taken about?
Charity Meyers has only 12 hours to live.
By 2035 the rich have gotten richer, the poor have gotten poorer, and kidnapping has become a major growth industry in the United States. The children of privilege live in secure, gated communities and are escorted to and from school by armed guards.
But the security around Charity Meyers has broken down. On New Year’s morning she wakes and finds herself alone, strapped to a stretcher, in an ambulance that’s not moving. If this were a normal kidnapping, Charity would be fine. But as the hours of her imprisonment tick by, Charity realizes there is nothing normal about what’s going on. No training could prepare her for what her kidnappers really want . . . and worse, for who they turn out to be.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Taken?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of Taken?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375836367
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Taken?
Edward Bloor
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Taken is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375836367) and paperback(ISBN 9780440421283) and altformat(ISBN 9780375936364) and ebook(ISBN 9780375890758)
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