Forgotten City
By (Author) Michael Ford
HarperCollins Publishers Inc
HarperCollins
22nd October 2018
United States
Children
Fiction
823.92
Hardback
272
Width 150mm, Height 218mm, Spine 22mm
360g
Survival is just the beginning in this action-packed middle grade adventure thats Mad Max for kids.
Thirteen years ago, the world ended. A deadly chemical called Waste began to spread across the globe, leaving devastation in its wake. Millions died. Cities fell into chaos. Anything the Waste didnt kill, it mutated into threatening new forms.
Kobi has always believed he and his dad were the only survivors. But when his dad goes missing, Kobi follows his trailand discovers a conspiracy even deadlier than the Waste itself.
Nonstop action, chilling dangers, and edge-of-your-seat twists make this gripping, fast-paced read perfect for young readers who love survival adventures like Gary Paulsens Hatchet and dystopian series like Jeanne DuPraus City of Ember.
"[A] tightly and effectively written thriller. This book is sure to infect readers' curiosity for a sequel." -- Kirkus Reviews
"An action-packed plot and clever narrative twists. Engaging and accessible science fiction for middle grade readers." -- School Library Journal
"Dizzying twists and betrayals page after page; a gripping adventure." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Michael Ford lives in the North of England with his wife, two obedient dogs and two less obedient children. He writes books for childlike adults and adult-like children.