Download or read book The Ask and the Answer written by Patrick Ness and published by Candlewick Press (MA). This book was released on 2010 with total page 519 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Alternate chapters follow teenagers Todd and Viola, who become separated as the Mayor's oppressive new regime takes power in New Prentisstown, a space colony where residents can hear each other's thoughts.