Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #358580 in Books
• Published on: 1999
• Format: Import
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 206 pages

Amazon.co.uk Review
Martha, the youngest daughter of fanatically religious parents, is all too aware that her family is unusual. Taunted and bullied at school, and lonely at home with only postcards from her elder sister to keep her sane, Martha knows there has to be some other way of living. But it is only when she is befriended by the new boy, Scott, that she decides to reveal the terrible secret that has so far kept her in emotional chains.

Carnegie Award-winning author Robert Swindells cleverly draws the reader into Martha's lonely, nightmarish, yet somehow disturbingly and inexplicably comfortable, world by using his mastery of character and mood to create a sense of overpowering tension that is often horrifying but ultimately incredibly sad. Abomination is certainly not a book for the faint- hearted, but lovers of page-turningly gripping suspense coupled with compassionate and forceful storytelling will find it utterly irresistible. --Susan Harrison

Synopsis
Martha is twelve - and very different from other kids, because of her parents. Strict members of a religious group - the Brethren - their rules dominate Martha's life. And one rule is the most important of all: she must never ever invite anyone home. If she does, their shameful secret - Abomination - could be revealed. But as Martha makes her first real friend in Scott, a new boy at school, she begins to wonder. Is she doing the right thing by helping to keep Abomination a secret? And just how far will her parents go to prevent the truth from being known?

Customer Reviews

brilliant story!
I just finished reading it. when I got in the middle I really wanted to read to the end cause I wanted to know what the abomination was. when I found out the truth I really wanted to read it again and again but it wouldn't be same cause I will know what abomination was!
this is a great book, you should read it!
sophie age 8

Abomination review
I read this book in an English lesson when I was in...year 7...maybe 8 or even year 9 i cant really remember, but what I do know is that it was a fantastic read for anyone who loves a good thriller story.
It had a great plot and built up really good tension. The ending was brillaint and I loved it so much I am going to order it off amazon tonight!
I recommend it to everyone!!!
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Abomination - best book in the world
This book is excellent and inspiring, I read it at the age of 10 and still love it. It can be read and enjoyed by anyone of any age. If you haven't read it I recommend you do so and if you have only just started to read long stories this one is a good one to start off on as it shows how good books can be. 10/10