Granddaddy can remember the past-world before the floods came, a time when people had cars and were free to travel. Jade lives with her beloved dying granddaddy in the Wetlands, a place that’s doomed to destruction. Alongside being a gripping story of courage and survival, it’s sure to spark much thought around climate change, attitudes towards “outsiders”, and the exploitation of girls and young women. The writing is lucid, pacey and richly-evocative, making it ideal for reluctant and avid readers alike. Set in 2052, Anne Cassidy’s dystopian eco-thriller The Drowning Day packs tremendous of-the-moment-punch.

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The Drowing Day by Anne Cassidy