{"product_id":"young-world","title":"Young World","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSoman Chainani is the author of the School for Good and Evil series, which has sold over 4.5 million copies, has been translated into 35 languages across six continents, and has been adapted into a major motion picture from Netflix that debuted at #1 in over 80 countries. Together, his books have been on the \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller List for more than 50 weeks. He graduated from Harvard University summa cum laude with a degree in English \u0026amp; American Literature, and an MFA in Film from Columbia University. He lives in St. Louis, Missouri.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR YOUNG WORLD: \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eA neon-bright, post-modern, action-movie coachella party of a book.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eYoung World\u003c\/i\u003e proves Chainani is the \n\u003cb\u003eunhinged visionary\u003c\/b\u003e we always suspected him to be.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eE. Lockhart \u003c\/b\u003e#1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eWe Were Liars\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Chainani has outdone himself. Young World is \n\u003cb\u003eferocious, funny, wickedly smart, and groundbreaking. \u003c\/b\u003eIt will keep you guessing until the very end. A masterpiece by a true innovator.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eMarie Lu\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eLegend\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eThe perfect read for our tumultuous times\u003c\/b\u003e.\"-- \n\u003cb\u003eVeronica Roth\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eDivergent\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I devoured this book in one sitting. \n\u003cb\u003ePart Hunger Games, part John Green\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eYoung World \u003c\/i\u003eis a fast-paced thrill ride. \n\u003cb\u003eUtterly unforgettable\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eLynn Painter\u003c\/b\u003e, #1 \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \n\u003ci\u003eBetter Than the Movies\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Soman Chainani has become the voice of a generation. \n\u003cb\u003eAn intimate, stirring coming of age tale and a rip-roaring political fantasy\u003c\/b\u003e, a mix of \n\u003ci\u003eHouse of Cards\u003c\/i\u003e and \n\u003ci\u003eHunger Games\u003c\/i\u003e, leaving readers with the question: In a world where our leaders already act like children, why not just elect one?\" -- \n\u003cb\u003eSam Koppelman\u003c\/b\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e Bestselling Co-Author of \n\u003ci\u003eOur Unfinished March\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This is \n\u003cb\u003ean immersive story\u003c\/b\u003e, inspired by many of the realities Gen Z is facing, whether it's the frustration of constant crises or the disillusionment with politics. It's a must as a physical copy due to the in-world visuals packed throughout.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e★ \" \n\u003cb\u003e[A] searing and uncanny reflection on political reach\u003c\/b\u003e, restriction, and corruption, and the friction that emerges when a wide-eyed idealist collides with the unyielding guardians of the status quo.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"The author realistically captures the massive frustration and anger felt by young people toward politicians....The varied and colorful graphic design of the pages is appealing.... \n\u003cb\u003eA political thriller about serious ideas that's replete with irreverent humor \u003c\/b\u003eand poignant relationships.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"This colorful mix of social issues, teen ­drama, and disaster thriller is \n\u003cb\u003erecommended for fans of Neal Shusterman and Jennifer Lynn Barnes\u003c\/b\u003e.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Part epistolary, part hodgepodge of ephemera, the storytelling is easily accessible to a variety of readers. It is no exaggeration to say that \n\u003cb\u003ethis near-future novel will grip teens from the very first page\u003c\/b\u003e and stay with them long after.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\" \n\u003cb\u003eA breathless romp from the jump\u003c\/b\u003e, with neon vermillion visuals punctuating Benton's snarky first-person narration....readers who are desperate for a political shakeup will find this concept fascinating.\" -- \n\u003ci\u003eThe Bulletin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/i\u003e BESTSELLER - From the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of the School for Good and Evil series comes a renegade thriller, about a teenager elected President of the United States, sparking a global revolution of young leaders--until one of them is murdered and he's the prime suspect. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e**The first edition of \u003ci\u003eYoung World\u003c\/i\u003e is presented in brilliant neon color, with over 150 nuke-orange visuals, fizzy orange-and-blue stained edges, full-color designed endpapers, and a neon-orange cover case.**\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"This book is a damn revolution.\" --Nic Stone, #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eDear Martin\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAmerica is on the brink of collapse, and the youth have lost all faith in their leaders. As a pivotal election approaches, Benton Young, a high school senior trying to impress a girl, impulsively uploads a video, daring everyone to interfere with the vote and write him in for President. The video explodes online, igniting election chaos and a national revolt, until the Supreme Court intervenes to put Benton in the White House. Galvanized by Benton's rise, more global youth take to the streets, and more governments fall, until eight of the world's most powerful nations are led by teenagers. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen these young leaders convene at their first summit in Sweden, they face the monumental task of setting a new course for history. But the first night, their unity is shattered when a leader is murdered in cold blood . . . and Benton is the only suspect. Hunted by enemies young and old, he must untangle a deadly web of secrets, betrayal, and power plays--while the future of the world hangs in the balance. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith globe-spanning action, stunning twists, and an electric new brand of storytelling, \n\u003ci\u003eYoung World\u003c\/i\u003e is a heart-stopping thriller that asks: What happens when the future really does belong to the young?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e 02\/16\/2026 (EAN 9780593905180, Hardcover) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2026 pg. 76 (EAN 9780593905180, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 03\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780593905180, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBulletin of Ctr for Child Bks\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780593905180, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eBooklist\u003c\/span\u003e 05\/01\/2026 (EAN 9780593905180, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51496183103766,"sku":"9780593905180","price":26.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0857\/9910\/8886\/files\/9780593905180.jpg?v=1783056907","url":"https:\/\/lusper.myshopify.com\/products\/young-world","provider":"Lusperbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}