An explosive near-future thriller from Fiona Shaw, full of contemporary relevance.
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An explosive near-future thriller from Fiona Shaw, full of contemporary relevance.
Description
No one can get into Scotland, just like no one can cross the channel... England is under the control of an authoritarian regime. They can track anyone, anywhere, from a chip implanted in their skin. But Jake, who breaks out of the Academy dorm hes been housed in, has decided to escape. To go off-grid. To join a small group of independent spirits determined to keep out of the governments prying eyes. The Outwalkers. Its only together hell be able to reach Scotlandand safety.
Awards
Short-listed for Lancashire Book of the Year Award 2019
Short-listed for YA Book Prize 2019
Critic Reviews
A heart-stopping adventure about a burning hunger for freedom that shakes the soul' - New Statesman ;Gripping, action-packed, but with moments of tenderness, Shaw's first YA novel tackles contemporary issues, balancing them with timeless themes of love, loyalty and freedom' - Daily Mail
About the Author
Fiona was born in London in 1964. She studied at the University of York and the University of Sussex; since then Fiona has written a memoir and four novels. She is currently a senior lecturer in Creative Writing at the University of Northumbria. She lives in York with her partner and two daughters.
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