Graham Gardner Genre: Young Adult / Psychological Thriller / School Drama First Published: 2003
His plan works too well. He attracts the attention of , a secret trio of upperclassmen who rule the school through fear and psychological manipulation. Instead of targeting him, they invite him to join their ranks. Elliot finds himself in a moral crisis: to protect himself, he must become the predator, punishing the very types of "misfits" he used to be. Key Themes Inventing Elliot : Gardner, Graham - Amazon UK Inventando A Elliot Graham Gardner.pdf
Graham Gardner's "Inventing Elliot" is a psychological young adult novel detailing 14-year-old Elliot Sutton's attempt to escape bullying by adopting a new persona, only to be drawn into the manipulative power dynamics of a secret school group. Heavily influenced by Orwell's Graham Gardner Genre: Young Adult / Psychological Thriller
: Elliot struggles with maintaining different "masks" for his friends, the Guardians, and his parents, eventually losing sight of who he really is. Power and Fear Elliot finds himself in a moral crisis: to
: Mirroring Orwellian themes, the Guardians seek power for its own sake, using anonymity and fear to rule the student body.