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Synopsis
In a future Manhattan devastated by environmental catastrophes and epidemics, sixteen-year-old Lucy survives alone until vicious hounds target her and force her to join Aidan and his band, but soon they learn that she is the target of Sweepers, who kidnap and infect people with plague.
Is Ashes, Ashes appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This YA post-apocalyptic novel contains moderate violence including animal attacks, kidnappings, and plague elements. The setting is bleak with environmental disaster and epidemic themes, but focuses on survival and community.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include kidnapping, forced captivity, and death (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will be drawn to the survival adventure of a girl who must fight vicious hounds and evade mysterious kidnappers in a devastated Manhattan.