The only ones who have survived the destruction and the outbreak of a deadly virus are children, among them sixteen-year-old Gwen Darling and her younger siblings, Joanna and Mikey. The premise: From the inside front cover, “London has been destroyed in a blitz of bombs and disease. The jacket art is by Jacey and the design is by Christopher Stengel. The author’s name is just below this single image and it’s definitely a smart illustration to peak readers’ interests to get them to pick this book up. The cover: Gold flitters down from the title to lead viewers to the back of a blonde haired young girl wearing a yellow top, blue jeans, black boots, and metallic wings as she runs off into the darkness. Note: I read an advanced copy so anything may have changed by publication. Intended for ages 12 and up, Grades 7 and up. Also available in ebook and audio formats.
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