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The Testaments: A Story of Secrets!

Imagine a secret diary that tells a thrilling story 15 years later! What will it reveal?

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Illuminated Manuscript, Bible (part), St. Jerome in his study, Walters Manuscript W.805, fol. 1r detail

Illuminated Manuscript, Bible (part), St. Jerome in his study, Walters Manuscript W.805, fol. 1r detail

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Illuminated Manuscript, Bible (part), God appears to Moses and a group of Israelites, Walters Manuscript W.805, fol. 78v
Illuminated Manuscript, Bible (part), Moses explaining the Law to two Israelites, Walters Manuscript W.805, fol. 62r detail
Gates of Paradise: Jacob and Esau; Jacob’s blessing
Illuminated Manuscript, Bible (part), Naomi and Ruth, Walters Manuscript W.805, fol. 155v
Illuminated Manuscript, Bible (part), Moses before the burning bush, Walters Manuscript W.805, fol. 37v detail
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Sarcophagus relief: Holy Family with the Adoration of the Magi
Illuminated Manuscript, Bible (part), Samson kills the lion, Walters Manuscript W.805, fol. 140r
Illuminated Manuscript, Bible (part), Creation of the world, and Eve, Walters Manuscript W.805, fol. 6v detail
Illuminated Manuscript, Bible (part), Moses in a pulpit preaching to the Israelites, Walters Manuscript W.805, fol. 102r
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Key Facts

Book Type
Sequel novel.
Published Year
2019.
Award Won
Joint winner of the 2019 Booker Prize.
Fun Fact
It won 'Best Fiction' in the Goodreads Choice Awards 2019 by over 50,000 votes.

Meet the Storytellers!

This book, called 'The Testaments,' is like a super-secret diary that continues a story from another book called 'The Handmaid's Tale.' It's written by a very clever author named Margaret Atwood. This new story happens 15 years after the first one ended. It's told by three different people: Aunt Lydia, who you might remember from the first story, and two young women named Agnes and Daisy.

They each have important secrets to share!

When Did This Story Happen?

The first book, 'The Handmaid's Tale,' came out a long, long time ago, in 1985! That's even before your parents were probably born. Then, 'The Testaments' came out much later, in 2019. So, it's a brand new story that picks up where the old one left off. It's like watching a sequel to your favorite movie, but it's a book! This new book is so popular, it won a big award called the Booker Prize.

Why Is This Book So Cool?

This book is super exciting because it tells us what happened next! It's like finding out the ending to a mystery. 'The Testaments' won a special prize for being the best fiction book in 2019. It even got more votes than other books by over 50,000 people! That's more kids than can fit in a giant playground! Plus, a TV show is being made from it, just like the first book.

What's Next for This Story?

Guess what? This amazing story is going to be a TV show too! It will be like 'The Handmaid's Tale' TV show, but for 'The Testaments.' The actress who played Aunt Lydia in the first show will play her again. This means you'll get to see the secrets and adventures unfold right on your screen. It's a story that keeps on giving, with new ways to experience it!

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