North and the Only One
By (Author) Vashti Hardy
Illustrated by Scholastic
Scholastic
Scholastic
9th May 2024
9th May 2024
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Speculative, dystopian and utopian fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Computing and Information Technology
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories
Childrens / Teenage personal and social topics: Parents
Paperback
352
Width 130mm, Height 193mm, Spine 31mm
440g
From the award-winning author of The Brightstorm Chronicles, Vashti Hardy, comes a powerful new story set in a surprising world filled with action, adventure and big questions about family and what it means to be human. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and for fans of Ross Welford and Piers Torday. Twelve-year-old Rose can't remember anything before last week, when she woke up not knowing her own name, her own house, or or even her own mother. The only thing Rose recognized was her puppy, North. But Mother patiently explained everything - well, not everything. Not the real-feeling dreams Rose has about a mysterious forest she half-recognizes. Or why she is not allowed to stray beyond the garden, out into Luminelle, the vast city surrounding them. Mother is kind and helpful, but Rose can't shake the feeling that something's not right. Or maybe it's everything that's not right But then, when Rose flees to the outside world with North, it quickly becomes clear to Rose that she is different. And for reasons she doesn't understand, she's dangerous. On an unforgettable journey of discovery, Rose uncovers life-altering truths about the city she's in, the people around her ... and ultimately herself. An action-packed adventure filled with warmth and humour, this story will expand your mind - and your heart Tackling big questions such as: What does it mean to be human What does it mean to be family By the award-winning author of The Brightstorm Chronicles, Vashti Hardy