One Drop
By (Author) Peter Kalu
Andersen Press Ltd
Andersen Press Ltd
3rd November 2022
4th August 2022
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Bullying, violence, abuse and pe
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Racism and anti-racism
823.92
Paperback
336
Width 129mm, Height 198mm, Spine 20mm
268g
In war-torn Britain, inseparable Black Radicals Axel and Dune are arrested. With SIMs implanted in their heads, they are placed in a prison camp for those who defy the Bloods white supremacist government. The SIMs brainwash them with the Bloods evil philosophy, and drones constantly monitor their movements and thoughts. In this living nightmare, the couple battle to keep their love alive and to break free. The odds on survival are long. Dune and Axel have very different takes on how to escape. But when things come to a head, will their love hold them together and set them free, or will it tear them apart
"An unforgettable vision of a future where racism has run riot and love, perhaps, can still conquer all" -- Melvin Burgess
"Potent, page-turning speculative fiction exploring brutal racism, indoctrination, and the power of love... an electrifying, challenging wake-up call, with the love and resistance of its main characters driving an unforgettable story" * LoveReading4Kids *
Peter Kalu is a poet, fiction writer and playwright. He cut his teeth as a member of Manchester's Moss Side Write black writers workshop and has published several novels, as well as writing for the screen and stage. He has a PhD in Creative Writing from Lancaster University.