Safekeeping
Safekeeping by Karen Hesse, published by Macmillan on September 18, 2012, is a young adult fiction novel that explores a dystopian future in America. The story follows Radley, who returns home from volunteering abroad only to find her country in chaos after the assassination of the president and the rise of vigilante groups. As she navigates travel restrictions and the absence of her parents, Radley faces a stark reality where her resources are depleted, leaving her to confront the challenges of a fractured society.
In this edition, readers will encounter a narrative that delves into social themes such as friendship and the impact of politics and government on everyday lives. The book is illustrated with 50 haunting photographs taken by the author, adding a personal touch to the storytelling. With 304 pages, this edition presents a vivid portrayal of Radley’s journey through a tumultuous landscape, emphasizing the struggles of survival and the quest for safety in a world turned upside down.
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Radley’s parents had warned her that all hell would break loose if the American People’s Party took power. And now, with the president assassinated and the government cracking down on citizens, the news is filled with images of vigilante groups, frenzied looting, and police raids. It seems as if all hell has broken loose.
Coming back from volunteering abroad, Radley just wants to get home to Vermont, and the comfort and safety of her parents. Travel restrictions and delays are worse than ever, and by the time Radley’s plane lands in New Hampshire, she’s been traveling for over twenty-four hours. Exhausted, she heads outside to find her parents—who always come, day or night, no matter when or where she lands—aren’t there.
Her cell phone is dead, her credit cards are worthless, and she doesn’t have the proper travel papers to cross state lines. Out of money and options, Radley starts walking. . . .
Illustrated with 50 of her own haunting and beautiful photographs, this is a vision of a future America that only Karen Hesse could write: real, gripping, and deeply personal.
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