The Scavengers

(Hardback)

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When the world started to fall apart, the government gave everyone two choices: move into the Bubble Cities...or take their chances outside. Twelve-year-old Maggie and her family chose the latter. They live in the world that was left behind.

Deciding its time to grow up and grow tough, Maggie rechristens herself Ford Falcona name taken from the beat-up car she finds at a nearby junkyard. This is where Fords family goes to scavenge for things they can use and barter with. Thus far, they have beenable to survive this brave new world by working together. But when Fordreturns one day to discover her home ransacked and her family missing, she must find the strength to survive on her own and rescue her loved ones.

This wholly original tween novel combines a page-turning adventure, heartfelt family story, and triumphant journey of self-discovery. With Scavengers, Michael Perry achieves the perfect mix of humor and heart in a world where one persons junk is another persons key to survival.

Reviews

"Michael Perry pulls out all the stops in this colorful tale. You gotta love Ford Falcon, an intrepid heroine who can pepper-bomb a solar bear while quoting Emily Dickinson. As her friend Toad might say: Le-dightful." -- Katherine Applegate, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Newbery Medal book The One and Only Ivan

"This brave, smart, funny, independent young hero is totally unlike anyone I've seen before, and she uses her wits to survive in a world unlike anything I could have dreamt up." -- Wendy Mass, New York Times bestselling author of The Candymakers

"Gifted and gritty, Ford Falcon is a heroine with heart. She grabs you by both arms and hauls you into her world--a haunting futurescape where you have to be inventive to survive, where every decision has a price. Michael Perry's writing is exquisite, humorous and thrilling." -- Leslie Connor, author of Waiting for Normal

"A fast-paced, post-apocalyptic Laura Ingalls Wilder wilderness story. Comparisons to other gritty, engaging tough-girl-with-a-strong-moral-compass stories are inevitable, but Maggie has originality and grit to spare." -- Kirkus Reviews

"Ford Falcon capably demonstrates how a smart, determined kid might handle the end of the world and her place in it." -- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"Unique and interesting cast of characters. Maggie is a strong, brave, adventurous, and resourceful role model for younger readers." -- School Library Journal

Author Bio

Michael Perry is a humorist, radio host, songwriter, and the New York Times bestselling author of several nonfiction books, including Population: 485, Visiting Tom, and Truck, as well as a novel, The Jesus Cow. He lives in northern Wisconsin with his family and can be found online at www.sneezingcow.com.