The Things We Leave Behind

DESCRIPTION :
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.

Compulsive, poignant YA dystopia The Guardian
An exquisite, devastating read The Irish Times
Genuinely moving Daily Mail
Reminiscent of Meg Rosoffs How I Live Now and Paul Lynchs Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment Just Imagine

Civil unrest in London has reached an all-time high after years of a growing authoritarian regime, and its no longer safe for Clem and her half-sister Billie in the city. Clem tellsof their treacherousjourneyto Scotland, by road and then by sea, fleeing with nothing but a notebook filled with stories and memories of home. But is theresomethingClem’s notsaying? And how will thisjourney and the sisters story end? With the start of a new life? Or a mirror held up to the past?

PRAISE FOR THE THINGS WE LEAVE BEHIND:
Remarkable. A frighteningly relevant and moving novel, told with impeccable style. Clare Furniss is one of the very best writers for young people and this new novel is her finest yet. I loved it. Sarah Crossan, author of Where The Heart Should Be

Beautifully written, page-turning in the extreme, and deep and person and global A.F. Harrold, author of The Imaginary and The Worlds We Leave Behind

I couldnt stop reading The Things We Leave Behind Devastating and unsparing but full of hope and love too. It was a privilege to read it. Candy Gourlay, author of Wild Song

This book is exceptional Years and Years meets The End We Start From for teenagers. Should be on every secondary set text list. Joanna Nadin, author of A Calamity of Mannerings

Gripping, moving, tense, twisty and very, very necessary It all felt so utterly real and terrifyingly possible. Lisa Williamson, author of The Art of Being Normal

Such moving, thought-provoking, compelling story-telling. Wonderful characters. Utterly convincing. I loved it. Julia Green, author of Ettie and the Midnight Pool

Reminiscent of Meg Rosoffs How I Live Now and Paul Lynchs Book Prize-winning dystopia Prophet Song, this is a devastating novel which speaks to the present political moment Just Imagine

PRAISE FOR CLARE FURNISS:

Lingers in the mind long after the final word has been readMalorie 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

PRODUCT DETAILS :

DIMENSION : 198 mm x 130 mm

PRODUCT CATEGORY :
Childrens, Teenage & Educational