Young Todd Hewitt is the youngest boy living in an all male town called Prentisstown. This is a town without women, and all of the men can hear each other's thoughts, which they call 'noise'. Once Todd becomes a man, his adoptive parents insist that he, and his dog Manchee, leave the house. While out on his travels, Todd meets a girl and also visits towns that have both men and women. His new discovery changes the way he once viewed and thought of the world. Todd soon realizes that the men of Prentisstown are keeping a dark secret. The author's use of simplistic language shows the reader how innocent Todd is, and how much he lacks in educational skills. This dark and compelling story is sure to grab and hold readers' attention from beginning to end.
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