The Chaos Code
{{Short description|2007 novel by Justin Richards}}
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The Chaos Code is a 2007 science-fiction/fantasy novel for young teenagers by British author Justin Richards.
The novel won the Hull Children's Book Award in 2008.{{cite web |url=http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/navigate.do?pPageID=200000997 |title=Justin Richards |publisher=waterstones.com |accessdate=10 July 2011 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121018045515/http://www.waterstones.com/waterstonesweb/navigate.do?pPageID=200000997 |archivedate=18 October 2012 }}
Synopsis
Matt Stribling, a 15-year-old boy on holiday from boarding school, finds his archaeologist father missing under mysterious circumstances. He discovers that his father has been working on an ancient code which may have caused the downfall of ancient civilizations. Now a madman has the code and wants to use it to dominate the universe.
Reception
Publishers Weekly gave the book a mixed review, praising its action, but criticizing its shallow characters and implausible events.{{cite web |title=Review: The Chaos Code |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/978-1-59990-124-4 |website=Publishers Weekly |access-date=13 August 2022}} Kirkus Reviews was more positive, stating that the book "will capture the reader’s attention and keep them turning pages long after lights out."{{cite web |title=Book Review: The Chaos Code |url=https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/justin-richards/the-chaos-code/ |website=Kirkus Reviews |access-date=13 August 2022}}
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Category:2007 children's books
Category:2007 science fiction novels
Category:British science fiction novels
Category:Children's science fiction novels
Category:Children's fantasy novels
Category:British children's novels
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