Monument 14

MONUMENT 14

Monument 14 Series, #1

Fourteen kids. One superstore. The bus ride to the end of the world…

Monument 14 is a post-apocalyptic YA novel that transcends age barriers. If you like heart-stopping suspense, realistic characters, and new takes on survival novels, then you’ll love the first book in Emmy Laybourne’s Monument 14 series.

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AWARDS & ACCOLADES

  • The New York Times Book Review, Editor’s Choice

  • Publishers Weekly, Starred Review

  • 2016 Iowa Teen Award Young Adult Nominee

  • 2015 Volunteer State Book Award Middle School Nominee

  • 2013 YALSA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Readers

  • 2013 YALSA Teens’ Top Ten Nominee

  • 2013 Tri-State Reviews Committee Books of Note – Master List

  • 2013 IRA Young Adults’ Choices

  • 2013 Bank Street Best Children’s Books of the Year

  • 2013 Sheffield Children’s Book Award Nominee (UK)

  • 2013 Tayshas Reading List

PRAISE FOR MONUMENT 14

“Laybourne’s debut ably turns what could have been yet another post-apocalyptic YA novel into a tense, claustrophobic, and fast-paced thriller.” —Publishers Weekly, starred

“Laybourne’s strong characterizations of the resourceful, optimistic children who make up this improvised family intensify the horror of the situation and make the almost cartoonish series of catastrophes frighteningly real.” —Jennifer Hubert Swan, New York Times Sunday Book Review

“A pretty decent adventure story, and readers will eagerly await the second volume.” —Kirkus Reviews

“Concise, clear, and riveting. A cliffhanger ending leaves readers devastated but breathlessly awaiting the sequel. A stellar addition to any collection.” —School Library Journal

“A nifty plot that provides unexpected moments of chaos…intriguing beyond the survival elements…” —Horn Book

“…a combination survival and apocalyptic story.” —VOYA

“…a real thriller….” —Booklist

WHAT READERS ARE SAYING

“It was fast paced and the character development was spot on. You quickly wrapped in to this end of the world scenario and you are cheering for these kids. You are completely absorbed in to their world. I was blown away how quickly it hooked me and didn’t let me go.” —Kimberley V., Amazon Reviewer

“A YA thriller to highly recommend. I could picture each character and feel the stress of various threats so well that it’s become one of my most recommended books in the past five years.” —Teresa, Amazon Reviewer

“Monument 14 is a roller coaster of emotions that will have you gripping the edge of your seat until the last page.” —Anna (Literary Exploration), Goodreads Reviewer

“Monument 14 has landed a spot on my Best of 2012 list. I’m already anxious for the next installment, as the novel ended on a cliffhanger… I seriously get shivers just thinking about the intensity of the final scenes!” —Sara Grochowski, Goodreads Reviewer

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