Another cracking book from Chantelle Atkins. And what a food for thought; especially due to most recent world events.
The book is following groups of children left behind in a world where a virus has wiped out the adult population. They have to find a way to fend for themselves whilst burying the dead, looking after the younger siblings, ensuring food and water are plentiful and they have supplies to make their survival as easy as possible. Some are in shock, some in denial and some quick to take the opportunity to become leaders and dictators.
The new world is quick to show the ones with skills and good mindset, the ones with eye for farming and long-term survival. But it also shows how quickly gangs are formed and how dangerous the struggle for power can be. And when nature itself seems to fight back – only the strongest and smartest will survive.
Fantastic book and definitely one that makes you think a lot.