Fireflies in Flight (The Towers, #2)
By (Author) Mette Jakobsen
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd
21st June 2023
Australia
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships
Paperback
320
Width 130mm, Height 199mm, Spine 22mm
244g
With the intensity of The Handmaid's Tale, the drama of Divergent and the political intrigue of The Darkest Minds series, this is a captivating, fast-paced thriller set in a dystopian world not so different from our own.
Ally is on the run.
The city is in ruins.
Her friends are in mortal danger.
Nothing about being back in the city is easy, but Ally knows that she must find the missing research before ONE does. The Administration has tight control of the capital and there are eyes everywhere.
As tension builds in the city, Ally learns that the go-ahead has already been given to start the deadly experiments on her friends who are still locked up in the Towers.
In a race against time, Ally is forced to risk everything. Will she be able to find the hidden research Can she get back to the Towers to save her friends before it's too late
And can she really trust Josh, the handsome resistance group leader
This powerful conclusion to The Snow Laundry draws you into Ally's world: a dystopian tyranny not so different to our own.
Praise for The Snow Laundry
'An utterly gripping tale of strength and survival in dark times'
Amie Kaufman
' ... a valuable addition to the Australian dystopian YA tradition'
Books and Publishing
' ...a must-read for YA readers who love a fast-paced, futuristic read.'
Better Reading
Highly recommended.'
ReadPlus
Originally from Denmark, Mette Jakobsen now resides in Sydney. She is an adventurer, author and playwright. Mette has a PhD in Creative Writing and has graduated from NIDA's Playwright Studio. Her novels have been shortlisted for the Commonwealth Book Prize, topped the Indie Book List, and mentioned on Oprah's Booklist. Mette has taught creative writing at universities and several of her plays have been broadcast on ABC Radio National. The Snow Laundry is her first YA title.