The Things We Leave Behind

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How I Live Now meets Exodus a startling YA dystopia that imagines London as the epicentre of the refugee crisis, from critically acclaimed author Clare Furniss.

In the near future, in a world that could be, but is not quite, ours, sixteen-year-old Clem is happy. Celebrating her birthday surrounded by friends, family and a warm summer evening, theres nothing that could ruin this day. But by morning, everything has changed . . . After years of a growing totalitarian regime, civil unrest in London has reached an all-time high, and its no longer safe to stay in the city. Fleeing with nothing but her half-sister Billie, a notebook filled with stories and memories of home, Clem must make the treacherous journey to Edinburgh, first by road and then by boat. What waits for the sisters on the other side the start of a new life, or a mirror held up to the past

PRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS:

Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been read Malorie Blackman, author of Noughts & Crosses

Absolutely gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly enjoyable Robin Stevens, author of the Murder Most Unladylike series

Funny, sharply observed, shocking and wonderful Sunday Times

A beautifully executed story . . . gloriously funny, deeply emotional and a triumphDaily Mail

Beautifully written Stylist

Author Bio

Clare Furnissgrew up in London and moved to Birmingham in her teens. After brief stints as a waitress, shop assistant and working at the Shakespeare Centre Library, she studied at Cambridge University and worked for several years in political media relations. She now lives in Bath and has completed an MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University. Clare's novels have been shortlisted for numerous awards including the Branford Boase, CILIP Carnegie and The Bookseller YA Bookprize. You can follow her on Twitter @clarefurniss and find out more information on her website www.clarefurniss.com.