Sharp North is written by Patrick Cave. The book presents a menacing Britain in a dystopian future. An elite society rules over every aspect of the country controlling its politics, the media as well as population control. These families have been secretly cloning themselves and creating ‘spares’. Global warming has changed the landscape, turning England into a flooded wasteland. Teenage Mira and her family struggle to survive in the still frozen northern Scottish territory, oblivious to the malevolent forces shaping their world. This dark thriller opens with Mira witnessing the murder of a stranger, who looks strikingly familiar and carries with her a secret that Mira must discover. We are drawn in as Mira searches for the truth. It is a frightening story, but also one of strength, love, and most importantly, hope. It is a little slow at the start but gets really good.
Ratings: 7th-8th grade - 9 out of 10 - MP (mild profanity).
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