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If you are looking for sci-fi, dystopia or gripping thrillers for Year 6, Alastair Chisholm is a superb author to discover.
Reek tells of an environmental disaster which has polluted the skies, turning clean air into a manufactured luxury that some can afford – and some cannot. Sparrow survives on the edge, taking on dangerous delivery jobs until she is handed a mystery package that plunges her into a race against the system.
Driven by a smart female protagonist who relies on sharp wits and survival skills, this powerful story delivers superb pacing and non-stop thrilling twists. Published by Barrington Stoke, the accessible, dyslexia-friendly format ensures this gripping dystopian thriller can be enjoyed by a wider range of readers. Highly recommended!
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