- Paperback: 208 pages
- Publisher: Hodder Children's Books (17 Feb 2005)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0340882131
- ISBN-13: 978-0340882139
- Product Dimensions: 19.2 x 13 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 692,194 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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'The Diary of Pelly D catches you by the throat and it doesn't let you go even when you have read the last paragraph. The real storyline of Adlington's clever novel is not thrown at you from the start - you have to peel away the skin like that of an orange to see what is inside. This is a brilliant example of storytelling at its most seductive ... This is a fastpaced, utterly absorbing novel that is hard to put down once you have begun reading.' -- Sunday Morning Post, John Millen 20050213 L J Adlington's spare and concise voice brings Pelly D vividly to life for both Toni V and the reader, The Diary of Pelly D will intrigue and grip from the first diary entry to the open-ended and chilling conclusion. -- Pocklington Post 20050210 'Written in the breathless, racy style of a young teenager, Pelly's diaries just keep you reading ...It gives an old theme a fresh twist ...' -- York Evening Press 20050222 'The Diary of Pelly D is a clever, unusual story that readers looking for something different will find captivating. The book reveals its secrets slowly with maximum impact.' -- South China Morning Post 20050407 'Adlington has crafted an original and disturbing dystopian fantasy told in a smart and sympathetic teen voice.' -- Booklist 20050501 'This book is one thing: amazing.' -- Voya 20050601 'In this powerful debut novel, Adlington deftly sketches in the background to Pelly D's increasingly totalitarian world, whilst allowing her sparky heroine centre stage.' -- Books for Keeps September 05 20050601 'An impacting page turner that will leave you gasping for H2O.' -- writeaway.org.uk 20050601
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
The Diary of Pelly D is a well written, entrancing book which draws the reader into two worlds - that of the future (Pelly's world) and that of the past (our own). The book lulls us into the false sense that this is simply the story of a spoiled rich girl but with each turn of the page we become gradually and frighteningly aware that her life - and society as a whole - is being led down a dark and dangerous path. As her situation becomes more desperate her character evokes more sympathy and admiration. Like Toni V, I could not put the book down. As the parallels to our own history became more and more clear to me my anguish for Pelly became very real indeed. It is a story which feeds our imagination and raises our awareness of our own human tragedies. As time inevitable carries the history of WWII further into the past, L.J. Adlington's book ensures that present and future generations will continue to be aware of that history - and hopefully learn valuable lessons from it. A wonderful and important book!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Set in the future, an exploration of what a world where society is based on genetic difference might be like, with much relevance for today. Beautifully written and with a very powerful ending.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Library Binding
The Diary of Pelly D. appeals to a wide age range. It was recommended to me by my 12 year old granddaaughter who felt the teenage characters were realistically portrayed.
I saw the parallels with The Diary of Anne Frank, another powerful book appealing to all ages . Sadly, the Diary of Pelly D. points out that human beings do not generally learn from their mistakes but seem destined to repeat them over and over. The story is thought provoking and suspensful. As a retired teacher, I can see how this novel could be used as a relevant novel study in a grade 8/9 class.
I saw the parallels with The Diary of Anne Frank, another powerful book appealing to all ages . Sadly, the Diary of Pelly D. points out that human beings do not generally learn from their mistakes but seem destined to repeat them over and over. The story is thought provoking and suspensful. As a retired teacher, I can see how this novel could be used as a relevant novel study in a grade 8/9 class.
My grandaughter and I are both eagerly awaiting the sequel.
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A strange new world
Alternating between Pelly D's diary entries and Toni V's encounters in modern day, The Diary of Pelly D builds a picture of a world before and after a large scale war. Read more
Published 7 months ago by madaboutbooks
drawn in!
A stand alone YA book. A very good read. I like Toni V and the way he felt drawn to read the journal. It was an interesting look on dystopia.
Published 19 months ago by Mrs. K. Brookbank
The Diary of Pelly D
Well written, engaging and vivid this is really good book. Poll D feels like a real character and evolves massively from the beginning to the end of the story. Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by Kierun
Excellent and thought provoking
What at first sight seems to be just-another-diary, (Adrian Mole, Brigit Jones, The Princess Diaries, Random Acts of Senseless Violence), soon reveals itself to be so much more. Read more
Published on 17 Mar 2005 by I G Stapleton
fabulous read from a fabulous new writer
I cannot recommend The Diary of Pelly D enough! It is one of the most relevant pieces of children's fiction I've read recently. Read more
Published on 3 Mar 2005
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