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Synopsis
Devin doesn t remember life before the world got hot; he has grown up farming the scorched earth with his grandfather in their remote valley. When his grandfather dies, Devin heads for the city. Once there, among the stark glass buildings, he finds scores of children, just like him, living alone on the streets. They tell him rumors of a place for abandoned children, with unlimited food and toys and the hope of finding a new family. But only the luckiest get there.An act of kindness earns Devin an invitation to the home, but it s soon clear that it s no paradise. As Devin investigates the intimidating administrator and the zombie-like sickness that afflicts some children, he discovers the home s horrific true mission. The only real hope is escape, but the place is as secure as a fortress.Fans of dystopian fiction and spine-chilling adventure will devour The One Safe Place; its haunting themes will resonate long after readers have turned the final page."
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Review
I loved how the story, almost subconsciously, tackled more than one issue underneath its outer layer (GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
This book has echoes of Cormac McCarthy's The Road and in many ways, although clearly aimed at the teenage market, is as compelling as an adult read. Written in a simple, almost matter-of-fact style which fits the subject matter very well and with a satisfying ending, it's a very believable story and an excellent debut for Tania Unsworth. (WE LOVE THIS BOOK)
Wonderfully original, a little sinister, this debut is a cracker (THE SUN)
... an unputdownable read that had me gripped from the opening scene, and ultimately left me feeling grateful that this dystopia is a fictional one (THE BOOKBAG)
I loved how the story, almost subconsciously, tackled more than one issue underneath its outer layer (Ella the Bookworm GUARDIAN CHILDREN'S BOOKS)
The world that you explore as you read - yes, reading this book is like walking through this world, excellent writing - is quite terrifying. (TEA PARTY PRINCESS)
Book Description
A beautifully imagined and mesmerising novel in which Devin and Kit seek to uncover the deadly secrets of the Gabriel H. Penn Home for Childhood.
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- PublisherHighbridge Co
- Publication date2014
- ISBN 10 1622313380
- ISBN 13 9781622313389
- BindingAudio CD
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